Saint Phocas
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Sinop |
| Died | Sinop |
| Major shrine | Antioch |
| Feast | March 5, July 23, or September 22 |
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| ID | 979729 |
Saint Phocas Life story
Saint Phocas, sometimes called Phocas the Gardener, is venerated as a martyr by the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. His life and legend may have been a fusion of three men with the same name: a Phocas of Antioch, a Phocas the Gardener and Phocas, Bishop of Sinope.