POPE
Pope Pontian
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Pontian, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 230–235.
background
Pope Pontian was the bishop of Rome from 21 July 230 to 28 September 235. In 235, during the persecution of Christians in the reign of the Emperor Maximinus Thrax, Pontian was arrested and sent to the island of Sardinia.
summary
Pope Pontian, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 230–235.
papacy Start
230
papacy End
235