Saint Callixtus: From Slave, to Pope, to Martyr - Catholic Insight

Saint Callixtus: From Slave, to Pope, to Martyr - Catholic Insight

This 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 theft and street fighting as part of his resumé – or rap sheet. if you will. Others say he was falsely and unjustly convicted of theft. One way or the other, he was eventually arrested, perhaps for t…