# Pope Lucius I

_Pope and bishop of Rome from 253 to 254_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Pope Lucius I was the bishop of Rome from 25 June 253 to his death on 5 March 254. He was banished soon after his consecration, but gained permission to return. He was mistakenly classified as a martyr in the persecution by Emperor Valerian, which did not begin until after Lucius' death.

## Quick facts

- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132793#P19))
- **Died:** 5 March 254 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132793#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132793#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132793#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (25 June 253 – 5 March 254) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132793#P39))

## Questions

**What positions has Pope Lucius I held?**  
Positions held by Pope Lucius I include: Pope (0253–0254).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Lucius I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Lucius_I) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q132793](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132793) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Fresco of Pope Lucius I - Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (Before 1823).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author ; Photo taken by Arnaldo Vescovo (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fresco_of_Pope_Lucius_I_-_Basilica_of_Saint_Paul_Outside_the_Walls_(Before_1823).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Pope Lucius I". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-lucius-i. Retrieved 6 November 2026.