Pontius of Cimiez


Pontius of Cimiez
"Martyrdom of Saint Pons": altarpiece by Joseph Castel (1798-1853) of Nice, displayed on the high altar in the church of the former Abbey of St Pons
Preacher and Martyr
Born3rd century
Rome, Italia, Roman Empire
Died257
Cemenelum, Gaul, Roman Empire
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Oriental Orthodox Church
Feast14 May
PatronageHerbalists, beekeepers, Catalonia

Pontius of Cimiez, also known as Pons of Cimiez (French: Pons de Cimiez, Ponce de Cimiez) was a Christian saint and martyr in third century Gaul.

His feast day is 14 May.