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, as is Rue St Zotique in Montreal.
References
- 1 2 3 Butler, Alban. Lives of the Saints, Vol. VII, 1866
- ↑ Comana
- 1 2 St. Zoticus Catholic Online
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