Saint Pontius (Pons)
Son of a Roman senator who converted to Christianity, Pontius distributed his wealth to the poor before retiring to Cimiez. During the persecution of …
First name and chronology
Ponce
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Ponce, between 322 and 1200.
Chronology of the name Ponce
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 322-357 Saint Pontius (Pons) Son of a Roman senator who converted to Christianity, Pontius distributed his wealth to the poor before retiring to Cimi…
- 1121-1200 Blessed Ponce of Balmey Noble by birth and canon of Lyon, Ponce de Balmey founded the Charterhouse of Meyria before becoming Bishop of Belley in…