# Pope Fabian - Bishop of Rome

URL: https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-fabian
Pontificate: 10 January 236 – 20 January 250
Number in the papal list: 20
Born-Died: c. 200 - 250
Papal era: Early Church
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Fabian

Roman citizen. Feast day 20 January.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Pope Anterus](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-anterus)
- Next in list: [Pope Cornelius](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-cornelius)

## Timeline events during this pontificate
- 250 - [Decian persecution](https://christianity-history.com/timeline/250-decian-persecution)