A portrait of St. Sadoth
St. Sadoth
d. 342
Feast
February 20 · IV c.
Patron of
Persecuted Christians · Bishops · Martyrs
Order
Bishop / Martyr
Persian bishop and martyr (d. 342), successor of St. Simeon Bar Sabbae as bishop of Seleucia-Ctesiphon; arrested with about 128 Christians under Shapur II and beheaded. Subject of an authentic Syriac passio. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: 342 · From: Persia / modern Iran.
Patronage
St. Sadoth is invoked as the patron of persecuted christians, bishops, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Sadoth, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.