A portrait of St. Zeno of Nicomedia
St. Zeno of Nicomedia
d. c. 303
Feast
September 5 · IV c.
Patron of
Martyrs · Persecuted Christians · Soldiers
Order
Martyr
Roman officer (some sources say soldier) of Nicomedia, beheaded under Diocletian for confessing Christ. Feast September 5 (or December 22 in some sources).
Life & Times
Died: c. 303 · From: Nicomedia (modern Turkey).
Patronage
St. Zeno of Nicomedia is invoked as the patron of martyrs, persecuted christians, soldiers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Zeno of Nicomedia, 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.