Stephen I of Rome
Hieromartyr
Commemorated August 2
The hieromartyr Stephen I of Rome was the Bishop of Rome from 254 to 257. Stephen took a conciliatory approach to re-baptism of those who were baptized by splinter groups and to restoration of repentant bishops deposed for unfaithfulness during the persecutions. His feast day is August 2 .
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