Zacchaeus of Jerusalem
| Saint Zacchaeus | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Jerusalem | |
| Died | 116 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 23 August |
Saint Zacchaeus of Jerusalem (died 116 AD?) is a 2nd-century Christian saint venerated by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Also known also Zacharias, 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
- ↑ Catholic Online
- ↑ Eusebius, Church History, Book V, chapter 12.
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