A portrait of St. Zoe of Atalia
St. Zoe of Atalia
d. c. 138
Feast
May 2 · II c.
Patron of
Martyrs · Enslaved people · Mothers · Christian families
Order
Slave / Martyr
Slave-woman martyred with her husband Hesperus and sons Cyriacus and Theodulus under Hadrian at Attalia. The family were tortured and burned for refusing to eat food sacrificed to idols. Feast May 2.
Life & Times
Also known as: Zoe of Pamphylia; Zoe of Attalia · Died: c. 138 · From: Attalia, Pamphylia (modern Turkey).
Patronage
St. Zoe of Atalia is invoked as the patron of martyrs, enslaved people, mothers, christian families. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Zoe of Atalia, 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.