Zacchaeus of Jerusalem explained

Honorific Prefix:Saint
Zacchaeus of Jerusalem
Death Date:c. 116
Feast Day:23 August
Venerated In:Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Oriental Orthodoxy
Church of the East
Titles:Bishop 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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2068 Catholic Online
  2. Eusebius, Church History, Book V, chapter 12.