Evodius


Evodius
Bishop of Antioch
DioceseAntioch
SeeAntioch
In officec. 53-66 AD
PredecessorPeter (?)
SuccessorIgnatius of Antioch
Personal details
DiedUnknown; c. 66 AD (traditional)
Antioch, Syria, Roman Empire
Sainthood
Feast day6 May (Catholic Church)
7 September (Eastern Orthodox Church)
Venerated inCatholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Oriental Orthodoxy
Assyrian Church of the East
Ancient Church of the East
AttributesBishop

Evodius or Euodias (fl.c. 50–70) was an early Christian identified by some Christian writings as the first bishop of Antioch. In some traditions, he is seen as succeeding Peter. He is regarded as one of the first identifiable post-apostolic Christians, and is venerated as a saint.