Saint Zoticus of Constantinople
- Also known as
- Feeder of Orphans
- Memorial
- 31 December
- Profile
- Wealthy noble Roman citizen.
He surrended his position to become a priest, and then gave away his wealth.
When Emperor Constantine the Great transferred the capital of his empire from Rome to Constantinople, Zoticus went along.
There he built a hospital for the poor and orphans.
Preached the orthodox faith against the heretical Arian Emperor Constantius, for which he was martyred.
- Born
- Italy
- Died
- dragged through the streets of Constantinople behind a wild ass c.350
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Patronage
- poor
- Additional Information
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