Zacchaeus of Jerusalem
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Saint Zacchaeus of Jerusalem | |
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Bishop of Jerusalem | |
Died | c. 116 |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodoxy Church of the East |
Feast | 23 August |
Zacchaeus of Jerusalem, also known as Zacharias, (died 116 AD) was a 2nd-century Christian saint venerated by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. He was the fourth Bishop of Jerusalem. His feast day is August 23.[1]
According to Eusebius, he was a Jewish Christian. Little is known about his life, although he is recognized as a saint. His episcopacy was about the years 112 to 116, when he probably died.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Catholic Online
- ^ Eusebius, Church History, Book V, chapter 12.