3082030 Portrait of Pope Martin I, c.1790 (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Martin I (born between 590 and 600 - 655) reigned from 21 July 649 to his death in 655. He succeeded Pope Theodore I on 5 July 649. He was the only pope during the Byzantine Papacy whose election was not approved by a iussio from Constantinople. Martin I was abducted by Emperor Constans II and died at Cherson. He is considered a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church; ); Prismatic Pictures .