Zoticus of Comana

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]

Saint Zoticus
Martyr and Bishop of Comana
Died204
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
CanonizedPre-congregation
Feast21 July

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.

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