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Pope Pius I

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Pius I was the bishop of Rome from c. 140 to his death c. 154, according to the Annuario Pontificio. His dates are listed as 142 or 146 to 157 or 161, respectively. He is considered to have opposed both the Valentinians and Gnostics during his papacy. He is considered a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church with a feast day on 11 July, but it is unclear if he died as a martyr.

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Place of birth
Aquileia wd
Place of death
Rome wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, bishop wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (0140–0154)

Questions

What positions has Pope Pius I held?
Positions held by Pope Pius I include: Pope (0140–0154).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Pius I · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q83198 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Pope Pius I.jpg by Pietro Perugino (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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