Who succeeded Pope Sixtus II after his martyrdom?
Pope Dionysius
Pope Eusebius
Pope Marcellus I
Pope Sylvester I
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Pope Dionysius succeeded Pope Sixtus II after his martyrdom. Pope Dionysius' papacy began on July 22, 259 AD, following the brief reign of Pope Stephen I. During his time as pope, Dionysius faced numerous challenges, including persecutions from the Roman authorities and theological disputes within the church, particularly regarding the proper date for celebrating Easter.
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