Zacchaeus of Jerusalem

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]

Saint

Zacchaeus of Jerusalem
Bishop of Jerusalem
Diedc. 116
Venerated inCatholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Oriental Orthodoxy
Church of the East
Feast23 August

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

  1. Catholic Online
  2. Eusebius, Church History, Book V, chapter 12.


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