St. Pontian Quiz

(St. Pontian is also known as St. Pontain.)

1. Where was St. Pontian born?
  • Correct Answer: Rome

2. When was St. Pontian pope?
  • Correct Answer: 230-235

3. Whose condemnation was confirmed by a synod summoned by St. Pontian?
  • Correct Answer: Origen

4. Who was the antipope opposed to St. Pontian?
  • Correct Answer: St. Hippolytus

5. Who began the persecution of Christians during the papacy of St. Pontian?
  • Correct Answer: Maximinus

6. When did St. Pontian abdicate?
  • Correct Answer: 28 September 235

7. Where did St. Pontian die?
  • Correct Answer: Sardinia

8. Where was St. Pontian buried?
  • Correct Answer: Catacomb of St. Callixtus

9. Which of the following is true of St. Pontian?
  • Correct Answer: First pope to abdicate

10. When is the feast day of St. Pontian?
  • Correct Answer: 13-Aug

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