Saint Sampson of Constantinople

detail of an icon of Saint Sampson of Constantinople, date and artist unknown; swiped from Santi e BeatiAlso known as

  • Sampson Xenodochius
  • Sampson the Hospitable
  • Samson….
  • Father of the Poor

Memorial

Profile

Priest and physician in Constantinople, noted for his care for the poor.

Died

  • c.530 of natural causes

Canonized

Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Sampson of Constantinople“. CatholicSaints.Info. 22 June 2017. Web. 24 April 2024. <>