Pontius of Cimiez
Pontius of Cimiez | |
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"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 | |
| Born | 3rd century Rome, Italia, Roman Empire |
| Died | 257 Cemenelum, Gaul, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 14 May |
| Patronage | Herbalists, 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.