Zamudas of Jerusalem

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Saint Zamudas of Jerusalem
Diedc. 283 AD
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Feast February 19

Zamudas (Zambdas, Zabdas, Bazas) of Jerusalem was the thirty-seventh patriarch of Jerusalem. His patriarchate lasted from 276 to 283. He is venerated as a saint and is connected with the legend of the Theban Legion.


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