Pope
Pope Saint Fabian
Pope from 236 to 250
Pope Saint Fabian, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 236–250.
Background
Pope Saint Fabian organized the Church of Rome into deaconries and is said to have been chosen pope when a dove alighted on his head. He was martyred at the outbreak of the persecution of the Emperor Decius.
Summary
Pope Saint Fabian, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 236–250.
Papacy began
236
Papacy ended
250
Birth name
Fabian