# Pope Stephen I - Bishop of Rome

URL: https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-stephen-i
Pontificate: 12 March 254 – 2 August 257
Number in the papal list: 23
Born-Died: c. 300 - 257
Papal era: Early Church
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Stephen_I

Roman citizen of Greek descent (Constitutio Antoniniana). Martyred by beheading; feast day 2 August.

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

## Timeline events during this pontificate
- 256 - [Rebaptism controversy](https://christianity-history.com/timeline/256-rebaptism-controversy)