Saint Callixtus: From Slave, to Pope, to Martyr
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The early centuries of the Christian Church are full of dramatic destinies, but few have a life as extraordinary as that of Pope St. Callixtus I (Latin: Callixtus). On October 14, the Catholic Church remembers him, the 16th pope in history, who was a leader with a thoroughly modern outlook, a merciful and struggling life. Forced labor and the catacombs Callixtus was born in the second half of the 2nd century … The post From slavery to the papal …
I discovered life, martyrdom and devotion to St. Calixtus I, the compassionate pope of the early Church remembered this October 14. Read more
Every 14 October the Catholic Church celebrates St. Callistus I, one of the most fascinating, complex and discussed figures of the first centuries of Christianity.
Saint Callixtus: From Slave, to Pope, to Martyr
October 14th is the memorial of Saints Callixtus, (+222-223) (also spelled Callistus), whose life is historically shrouded, as are many of the early Christians. Some say he was a reformed slave who lived a rather dissolute and rebellious life in youth, with stealing and street fighting as part of his resumé - or rap sheet.
S. CALISTO I, Pope and Martyr 3rd Class Feast – Mass – Si diligis me, with prayers of his own Ruled the Church from 217 to 222. Merciful to the penitents, he had to suffer many vexations from the heretics. Pages 1336 to 1337, 812 to 816 of the Daily Missal. Holy Tuesday at 6:30 pm and ... Continue reading – Daily Liturgy of 14/10/2026:
The Church recalls San Callisto I: from the catacombs on the Appian Way to the martyrdom in Trastevere, a sign of mercy and unity.
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