Pope
Saint Callistus I
Saint Callistus I, a former slave, became pope and was martyred, known for his leniency toward penitents.
Patron saint of
Cemetery workers, Mercy
- Feast
- October 14
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Place
- Rome
At a Glance
Saint Callistus I
- Feast Day
- October 14
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Primary Place
- Rome
- Vocation
- Pope
- Patronage
- Cemetery workers, Mercy
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Overview
Saint Callistus I
Saint Callistus I, a former slave, became pope and was martyred, known for his leniency toward penitents.
Feast day: October 14
Patronage
Cemetery workers, Mercy
Connected Places
- Rome, Italy: Catacombs of San Callisto
- Trastevere, Italy: His martyrdom site
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