Zoticus of Comana
Saint Zoticus | |
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| Martyr and Bishop of Comana | |
| Died | 204 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | 21 July |
Zoticus was a 3rd-century martyr and bishop of Comana (also spelled Conana or Comama). Zoticus is known for his opposition to the Montanist heresy.[1] He in 204 a martyr.[1] A life of Zoticus, the Vita Zotici, was written during the reign of Michael IV (1034–41). The town of Saint-Zotique, Quebec is named for him, as is Rue St Zotique in Montreal.
Biography
Zoticus of Comana is sometimes identified with Comana in Cappadocia,[1] but other sources dispute this identification,[2] and suggest a Comana in Italy.[3] Zoticus is known for his opposition to the Montanist heresy.[1][4] Sometime in the 3rd century Bishop Zoticus and Bishop Julian of Apamea went to a town called Pepuza to exorcize demons from Maximilla. While in Papuza they muzzled the followers of Themiso to stop them from spreading falsehood,[5] and Zoticus tried to prove Maximilla why Montanism was wrong.[6][7] Zoticus' exorcism was stopped by followers of Themiso.[8] Zoticus became a martyr during the persecution of Septimius Severus,[3] around the year 204.[1] Zoticus lived in Constantinople. While in Constantinople he founded either an orphanage or a leprosarium in Pera on the Galatia Hill.[9] Zoticus was executed by Constantius II.[10] A life of Zoticus, the Vita Zotici, was written during the reign of Michael IV (1034–41). The town of Saint-Zotique, Quebec is named for him, as is Rue St Zotique in Montreal.
References
- ^ a b c d e Butler, Alban. Lives of the Saints, Vol. VII, 1866
- ^ Comana
- ^ a b St. Zoticus Catholic Online
- ^ Holweck, Frederick George (1924). A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints: With a General Introduction on Hagiology Volume 1. B. Herder Book Company.
- ^ Church History: Life of Constantine the Great ;and Oration in Praise of Constantine. Christian Literature Company. 1890.
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- ^ Miller, David Henry (1990). Abstracts of Papers: Byzantine Studies Conference Volumes 16-19. Byzantine Studies Conference.
- ^ Miller, Timothy S (2003). The Orphans of Byzantium: Child Welfare in the Christian Empire. Catholic University of America Press. ISBN 978-081-321-313-2.
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