Zoticus of Comana

Saint Zoticus
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). This 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] Zoticus suffered martyrdom during the persecution of Septimius Severus,[3] about the year 204.[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.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Butler, Alban. Lives of the Saints, Vol. VII, 1866
  2. ↑ Comana
  3. 1 2 St. Zoticus Catholic Online


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