St. Sixtus I

St. Sixtus I was pope for 10 years during the persecutions under a Roman emperor. St. Sixtus I was concerned with the liturgy, and he instituted elements which are still in use today. One element attributed to St. Sixtus I is how the priest sings the Sanctus with the people. St. Sixtus I died around the year 127.

Catholic Review

The Catholic Review is the official publication of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

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