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Who was Pope when Saint Lawrence served as deacon?

  • Pope Leo I

  • Pope Sixtus II

  • Pope Clement I

  • Pope Urban I

Answer

Saint Lawrence served as a deacon under Pope Sixtus II, who led the early Christian Church during a tumultuous period. Sixtus II was elected as the 24th pope in 257 AD and faced immense challenges due to the persecution of Christians by the Roman emperor Valerian. Despite the risks, Sixtus II remained steadfast in his leadership and actively ministered to the needs of the Christian community.
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