Zacchaeus of Jerusalem

Zacchaeus of Jerusalem

Saint Zacchaeus of Jerusalem (died 116 A.D.) is a second century Christian saint venerated by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. He was Bishop of Jerusalem. His feast day is August 23. [ [http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2068 Catholic Online] ]

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