
Pope Saint Stephen I
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
August 2
Died
August 2, 257
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Pope Saint Stephen I was born in Rome to a man named Jovius. Little else is known about his early life before he became an important figure in the Catholic Church. Stephen started serving as an archdeacon under Pope Lucius I, where he was able to gain valuable experience and knowledge in matters of theology. In the year 254, he was elected as the 23rd Pope, succeeding Pope Lucius I....