Pius I | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
 15th century portrayal of Pope Pius I by Pietro Perugino | |
| Church | Early Christianity |
| Papacy began | c. 140 |
| Papacy ended | c. 154 |
| Predecessor | Hyginus |
| Successor | Anicetus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pius c. late 1st century |
| Died | c. 154 Rome, Roman Empire |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 11 July |
| Other popes named Pius | |
Pius I (Greek: Πίος) was the bishop of Rome from c. 140 to his death c. 154,[1] according to the Annuario Pontificio. His dates are listed as 142 or 146 to 157 or 161, respectively.[2] He is considered to have opposed both the Valentinians and Gnostics during his papacy. He is considered a saint by the Catholic Church with a feast day in 11 July, but it is unclear if he died as a martyr.
- ^
Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Pope St. Pius I". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
- ^ Annuario Pontificio per L'anno 2012. Vatican City. 2012. p. 8. ISBN 978-88-209-8722-0.
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