Xystus
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Xystus has several meanings:
- Xystus (architectural term)Xystus (architectural term)Xystus was the Greek architectural term for the covered portico of the gymnasium, in which the exercises took place during the winter or in rainy weather, etc. The Romans applied the term to the garden walk in front of the porticoes, which was divided into flower beds with borders of box, and to a...
, a Greek architectural term - Xystus, another spelling for the Roman name SixtusSixtusSixtus was a Roman name, a corruption of the Greek name "," meaning "polished," and originally Latinized "Xystus." It is not to be confused with the common Roman name "Sextus," meaning "sixth," though not necessarily denoting a sixth child....
- Xystus I, Pope Saint, first pope with the original name Xystus
- Xystus IIPope Sixtus IIPope Sixtus II or Pope Saint Sixtus II was Pope from August 30, 257 to August 6, 258. He died as a martyr during the persecution by Emperor Valerian....
- Xystus IIIPope Sixtus IIIPope Saint Sixtus III was pope from 31 July 432 to 18 August 440.The name of Sixtus is often connected with a great building boom in Rome: Santa Sabina on the Aventine Hill was dedicated during his pontificate and he built Santa Maria Maggiore, whose dedication to Mary the Mother of God reflected...