Pontianus was a second century Christian martyr. He was martyred during the reign of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. He is honored as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church. In Spoleto, Italy, he is invoked for protection against earthquakes. He is patron saint of the Frisian village Marssum.

January 19

• Spoleto
• Italy
• Utrecht
• Marssum
• the Netherlands

c. 156

14 January 175

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