# Pope Dionysius - Bishop of Rome

URL: https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-dionysius
Pontificate: 22 July 259 – 27 December 268
Number in the papal list: 25
Born-Died: c. 200 - 268
Papal era: Early Church
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Dionysius

Roman citizen of Greek descent (Constitutio Antoniniana). Feast day 26 December.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Pope Sixtus II](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-sixtus-ii)
- Next in list: [Pope Felix I](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-felix-i)

## Timeline events during this pontificate
- 260 - [Gallienus ends persecution](https://christianity-history.com/timeline/260-gallienus-ends-persecution)