POPE
Pope Lucius I
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Lucius I, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 253–254.
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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.
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Pope Lucius I, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 253–254.
papacy Start
253
papacy End
254

