Martyr · 3rd century
Martyr Pontius of Rome
Also known as Pontius the Senator's Son
A Roman of senatorial family who came to Christ, gave away his wealth, and confessed the faith, suffering martyrdom in the persecution.
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Notes
Pre-schism Western saint; OCA lists him separately from the Pontius commemorated with Pope Fabian; possible overlap, kept separate per the source.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints