pope and bishop of Rome from 236 to 250
b. c. 200s · d. 20 Jan 250
20th Bishop of Rome (Pope) · 10 Jan 236–20 Jan 250
Pope Fabian was the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church from 10 January 236 until his death on 20 January 250, succeeding Anterus. A dove is said to have descended on his head to mark him as the Holy Spirit's unexpected choice to become the next pope. He was succeeded by Cornelius.
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