# Pope Stephen I

_Pope and Bishop of Rome from 254 to 257_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Pope Stephen I was the Bishop of Rome from 12 May 254 to his death on 2 August 257. He was later canonized as a saint and some accounts say he was killed while celebrating Mass.

## Quick facts

- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134666#P19))
- **Died:** 2 August 257 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134666#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134666#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134666#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (12 May 254 – 2 August 257) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134666#P39))

## Questions

**What positions has Pope Stephen I held?**  
Positions held by Pope Stephen I include: Pope (0254–0257).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Stephen I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Stephen_I) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q134666](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134666) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pope Stephen I.jpg by Artaud de Montor (1772–1849) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pope_Stephen_I.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Pope Stephen I". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-stephen-i. Retrieved 5 November 2026.