Ponticus
| Saint Ponticus | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Born | c. 162 AD |
| Died |
c. 177 AD Lyon, Gaul |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
Ponticus was a fifteen-year-old boy martyred in 177 AD during the persecution in Lyons with a group of other Christians, including Saint Pothinus and Saint Blandina. He is venerated by the Roman Catholic Church as a martyr.[1]
References
- ↑ "St. Pothinus - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online". Catholic.org. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
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