FOCA. BYZANTINE EMPEROR — Column of F., erected by the Roman people in 608 — Rome, Roman Forum.
The proofs of fortitude shown in his martyrdom are narrated in a simple style not devoid of poetry. Protector of caulkers; his attributes are the gardener’s clothing and the sword; his feast is on 22 September.
BISL.: O. Simonetti, Cento biografico sovra l'antiachene martire s. F., protettore della città di Francavilla in Calabria Ultra 2. Monteleone Calabro 1892; R. Lombardi Satriani, Canti popolirii calabresi, IV, Napoli 1933, pp. 317–21. Paolo Toschi