St. Urban,
pope (222-230). He had been preceded by
Callixtus I and was followed by Pontianus
?. He is mentioned by
Eusebius in his history and is named in an inscription in the
Coemetarium Callisti, but of his life nothing is known. The Catholic Church's
Breviary ([25 May]
?) speaks of his numerous converts, among whom were Valerianus, husband of St Cecelia, and his brother Tiburtius, and states that he suffered martyrdom and was buried in the
Coemetarium Praetextati.
- preceded by Pope Callixtus I (217-222)
- succeeded by [Pope Pontian]? (230-235)