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306 · Early Church

Plato of Ancyra (4th century) was a young Christian who died as a martyr in Ancyra under Maximian. He is celebrated as a Christian saint on July 22 according to the Roman Martyrology of the Catholic Church and on November 18 by the Orthodox Church.

340–450 · Early Church

Abba Poemen the Great (Greek: Ὁ Ἅγιος Ποιμήν; ποιμήν means "shepherd") (c. 340–450) was a Christian monk and early Desert Father who is the most quoted Abba (Father) in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers).

300 · Early Church

Pollio of Cybalae or Pullio of Cybalae (3rd century) is venerated as a Christian martyr who may have been executed for his faith during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.

100–144 · Early Church

Polycarpus II of Byzantium (Greek: Πολύκαρπος Βʹ; died c. 144) was the bishop of Byzantium from around 141 until his death in 144. According to ancient sources, he remained in office for seventeen years, but Church historian Nikiforos Kallistos mentions that Polycarpus II was the…

470 · Early Church

Pulchronius (Polychronius), Bishop of Verdun (born in Verdun, died there c. 470), was the Bishop of Verdun from 452, a student and relative of Saint Lupus, and a Catholic saint.

250–259 · Early Church

Saint Polyeuctus (also Polyeuctes, Polyeuktos, Greek: Πολύευκτος) of Melitene (died 10 January 259) is a Christian saint from the Roman era. Christian tradition states that he was a wealthy Roman army officer who was the first martyr in Melitene, Armenia, under Valerian.

100–100 · Early Church

In Greek mythology, Polyxena was the youngest daughter of King Priam of Troy and his queen, Hecuba. She does not appear in Homer, but in several other classical authors, though the details of her story vary considerably.

250–300 · Early Church

Saint Poma was the sister of Saint Memmius (in French "Memmie de Châlons") who is venerated as the first bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne (present-day Châlons-en-Champagne) in France. She lived in the late third century. Saint Poma's feast day is 27 June.

290 · Early Church

Pompeius of Pavia was Bishop of Pavia. It is believed that he may have suffered under Roman persecution, but he is not listed as a martyr.

235 · Early Church

Pope Pontian (Latin: Pontianus; died October 235) was the bishop of Rome from 21 July 230 to 28 September 235. In 235, during the persecution of Christians in the reign of the Emperor Maximinus Thrax, Pontian was arrested and sent to the island of Sardinia.

156–175 · Early Church

Pontianus (Latin: Pontianus, Italian: Ponziano) (alternatively anglicized as Pontian) was a second century Christian martyr. He was martyred during the reign of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

6–81 · Early Church

The unnamed wife of Pontius Pilate appears only once in the Gospel of Matthew (27:19), where she intercedes with Pilate on Jesus' behalf. It is uncertain whether Pilate was actually married, although it is likely.

300 · Early Church

Pontius, or Pontius the Deacon, (died in the mid-third century) was a Christian saint and Latin author from Carthage. He served as a deacon under Cyprian of Carthage (c. 200 –258) and wrote the Vita Cypriani ("Life of Cyprian") shortly after Cyprian's death.

250–257 · Early Church

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.

303 · Early Church

Saint Ponç de Pradleves was born in Upper Egypt and died in 303.

300–313 · Early Church

Achillas was the 18th Patriarch of Alexandria, reigning from 312 to 313. He was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and was renowned for his knowledge and piety; this was why Pope Theonas had ordained him priest and appointed him head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria upon the dep…

250–326 · Early Church

Alexander I of Alexandria (Koine Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros) was the 19th Patriarch of Alexandria. During his patriarchate, he dealt with a number of issues facing the Church in that day.

100–166 · Early Church

Pope Celadion (Keladionus) was the ninth Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria. He reigned from the year 152 to 166 AD. Celadion was born in Alexandria, Egypt. He was elected Patriarch in the year 152 AD during the reign of Antoninus Pius.

127–231 · Early Church

Demetrius I (died 22 October 232), 12th Bishop and Patriarch of Alexandria. Sextus Julius Africanus, who visited Alexandria in the Bishoprice of Demetrius, places his accession as eleventh bishop from Mark in the tenth year of Roman Emperor Commodus; Eusebius of Caesarea places i…

190–264 · Early Church

Dionysius the Great (Ancient Greek: Διονύσιος Ἀλεξανδρείας) was the 14th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria from 28 December 248 until his death on 22 March 264. Most information known about him comes from a large corpus of correspondence.

250–282 · Early Church

Pope Maximus of Alexandria, 15th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria. He is commemorated in the Coptic Synaxarion on the 14th day of Baramudah (April 22), and by the Romans on Dec. 27.

380 · Early Church

Patriarch Peter II of Alexandria (Greek: Πέτρος Β΄ Αλεξανδρείας; died 27 February 381) was the 21st Patriarch of Alexandria from AD 373 to AD 381. He was a disciple of Athanasius of Alexandria who designated him as his successor before his death in 373.

500–490 · Early Church

Pope Peter III of Alexandria also known as Peter Mongus (from the Greek μογγός mongos, "stammerer") was the 27th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.

300–300 · Early Church

Pope Theonas of Alexandria was the 16th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, reigning from 282 to 300. Theonas was a scholar who built a church in Alexandria, Egypt dedicated to the name of the Virgin St. Mary, the Theotokos.

350–384 · Early Church

Pope Timothy I of Alexandria, 22nd Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, died about 20 July 384. As the Pope of Alexandria, he was the head of the Coptic Church.

350 · Early Church

Porcarius (French: Porcaire or Porchaire) is the Latin word for "swineherd" and was occasionally used as a masculine given name in the early Middle Ages.

361 · Early Church

Porphyrius (Latin: Porphyrius; Ancient Greek: Πορφύριος, Porphyrios; Slavonic: Порфирий, Porfiriy; c. 347–420) was bishop of Gaza from 395 to 420, known, from the account in his Life, for Christianizing the recalcitrant pagan city of Gaza, and demolishing its temples.

347–420 · Early Church

Porphyrius (Latin: Porphyrius; Ancient Greek: Πορφύριος, Porphyrios; Slavonic: Порфирий, Porfiriy; c. 347–420) was bishop of Gaza from 395 to 420, known, from the account in his Life, for Christianizing the recalcitrant pagan city of Gaza, and demolishing its temples.

370–437 · Early Church

Possidius (5th century) was a friend of Augustine of Hippo who wrote a biography and an indiculus or list of his works. He was bishop of Calama in the Roman province of Numidia. The dates of his birth and death are unknown. In the Vita S.

200–205 · Early Church

Basilides and Potamiaena (also Potamiana) were Christian martyrs now venerated as saints. Both died in Alexandria during the persecutions under Septimius Severus. Potamiana (died c. 205 AD), is venerated as a Christian saint and martyr.

300–360 · Early Church

Potamius (Greek: Ποτάμιος, fl. 343–360 AD), also known as Potamius of Lisbon, was the first recorded bishop of the city of Lisbon. He was possibly born in Lisbon, given that Iberian communities at the time usually chose their own citizens as bishops.

250–300 · Early Church

Saints Savinian and Potentian (French: Savinien et Potenti(e)n) (d. 390) are martyrs commemorated as the patron saints and founders of the diocese of Sens, France. Savinian should not be confused with another early French martyr, Sabinian of Troyes.

145–160 · Early Church

Potitus (died around 160) was an early Christian martyr, venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church on 14 January (or 13 January in the pre-2003 Roman Martyrology).

100–165 · Early Church

Saint Praxedes (d. 165), called "a Roman maiden", was a saint and virgin who lived in the Roman Empire during the 2nd century. Along with her sister, Saint Pudentiana, she provided for the poor and gave care and comfort to persecuted Christians and martyrs.

300–303 · Early Church

Saint Primianus or Primianus of Larino (Italian: San Primiano or Primiano Martire) (d. 15 May 303 or 304) is the patron saint of Lesina, Apulia, in Italy. He is also joint patron saint, with Saint Pardus, of Larino in the province of Campobasso.

138 · Early Church

Primitivus was the son of Getulius and died in Tivoli in 138. He is recognized as a Catholic saint.

301–305 · Early Church

Saint Primo was a citizen of Ancient Rome born in 301. He died in 305.

100 · Early Church

Priscus of Capua was a presbyter and bishop in Ancient Rome. He died in 100 and is venerated as a saint.

201–300 · Early Church

Priscus of Nocera (Nuceria Alfaterna, 3rd century – Nuceria Alfaterna, 3rd century) was the first bishop of Nocera, patron saint of the city of Nocera Inferiore and of the diocese of Nocera Inferiore-Sarno.

201–300 · Early Church

Privat of Mende is a saint of the Catholic Church, likely born near Clermont, who is believed to have died around 255 or 260. He is known for his martyrdom on the slopes of Mount Mimat in Mende, in the Gévaudan region.

200 · Early Church

Andronicus, Probus and Tarachus (Greek: Άνδρόνικος, Πρόβος καί Ταράχος) were martyrs of the Diocletian persecution (about 304). According to tradition, Tarachus was beaten with stones.

100–100 · Early Church

Prochorus (Greek: Πρόχορος, Prochoros) was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the poor of the Christian community in Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). According to holy tradition, he was also one of the Seventy Disciples sent out by Jesus in Luke 10.

390–446 · Early Church

Proclus of Constantinople (Greek: Πρόκλος; c. 390 – 24 July 446) was the Archbishop of Constantinople from 434 until his death. Renowned for his homiletic abilities, Proclus played a central role in the Nestorian controversy.

250–303 · Early Church

Procopius of Scythopolis (Greek: Προκόπιος ὁ Σκυθοπολίτης; died 7 July AD 303) was a 4th century martyr who is venerated as a saint. He was a reader and exorcist in the church at Scythopolis; he also was famous as an ascetic and erudite theologian.

250–305 · Early Church

Saint Proculus (Proclus) of Pozzuoli (Italian: San Procolo) was martyred around 305 AD, according to Christian tradition, at the same time as Saint Januarius. He was martyred with: These seven martyrs are first mentioned in relation to the life of Saint Januarius.

201–304 · Early Church

Saint Proculus of Bologna or Saint Proculus the Soldier (died c. 304 AD) is an Italian saint. He is said to have been a Roman officer who was martyred at Bologna under Diocletian. Saint Proculus is a patron of Bologna. There are two distinct legends.

300–320 · Early Church

Saint Proculus (Italian: San Procolo) (died c. 320 AD) was a bishop of Verona who survived the persecutions of Diocletian. He died of natural causes at Verona. He is commemorated on December 9.

100–100 · Early Church

Prosdocimus (Prosdecimus) of Padua (Italian: Prosdocimo, German: Prosdozimus) (d. November 7, ca. 100 AD) is venerated as the first bishop of Padua. He evangelized the region and is said to have founded the parish church at Isola Vicentina.

390–463 · Early Church

Prosper of Aquitaine (Latin: Prosper Aquitanus; c. 390 – c. 455 AD), also called Prosper Tiro, was a Christian writer and disciple of Augustine of Hippo, and the first continuator of Jerome's Universal Chronicle.

466 · Early Church

Prosper of Reggio (Italian: San Prospero; died 25 June c. 466) is an Italian saint. Tradition holds that he was a bishop of Reggio Emilia for twenty-two years. Little is known of his life, but documents attest that he was indeed bishop of Reggio Emilia in the fifth century.