EWTN - Today we honor 2 saints: Pope Sixtus II, martyred alongside 7 deacons in Rome during Valerian's persecution of the Church in the 3rd century; and St. Cajetan, a priest and
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Optional Memorial of Sts. Sixtus II, pope and martyr and companions, martyrs and Optional Memorial of St. Cajetan, priest - August 07, 2018 - Liturgical Calendar | Catholic Culture
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Optional Memorial of Sts. Sixtus II, pope and martyr and companions, martyrs and Optional Memorial of St. Cajetan, priest - August 07, 2018 - Liturgical Calendar | Catholic Culture
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August 7: Sts. SIXTUS II, POPE AND COMPANION MARTYRS. Short Bio, Divine Office 2nd Reading, And Prayer. - Catholics Striving For Holiness
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CATHOLIC MARTYRS OF THE DAY AUGUST Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions PRAY FOR US! Pope Sixtus II (died 6 August 258) was the Pope or Bishop of Rome from 31 August
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