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Detail of A BasRelief Portrait Medallion of Pope Saint Sixtus III Date And Artist Unknown Saint PeterS Basilica Rome Italy
Detail of A BasRelief Portrait Medallion of Pope Saint Sixtus III Date And Artist Unknown Saint PeterS Basilica Rome Italy

Pope Saint Sixtus III

Also known as: Sisto III; Xystus III

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

August 19

Died

August 18, 440

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Pope Saint Sixtus III, also known as Sisto III or Xystus III, was born in Rome, Italy. He was chosen as the 44th pope on the 31st of July in the year 432. During his papacy, Pope Sixtus III played a significant role in church history and made notable contributions to the Catholic Church. One of Pope Sixtus III's most notable acts was approving the decisions made at the Council of Ephesus....