Zechariah of Lyon

Zechariah of Lyon (Latin: Zacharias) was the third bishop of Lyon. He is recognised as a saint by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. His feast day is celebrated on 28 June.

Very little is known of his life. He escaped from the persecution of 202 and succeeded St. Irenaeus as bishop of Lyon.

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