Pope Pontian
Religious Leader
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Who was Pope Pontian?
Pope Pontian, was the head of the Catholic Church from 21 July 230 to 28 September 235. In 235, during the persecution of Christians under the Emperor Maximinus the Thracian, Pontian was arrested and sent to the island of Sardinia. He resigned to make the election of a new pope possible.
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