St. Zacchaeus of Jerusalem
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Zacchaeus (d.c. 116) + Bishop of Jerusalem, Isreal. He is also known as Zacharias and he was described by St. Epiphanius and others as being the fourth episcopal head of Jerusalem. Feastday: August 23.
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