What is "hesychius"

Hesychius may refer to:

• Hesychius of Cazorla (first century), Spanish Christian missionary, bishop, martyr and saint
• Hesychius of Antioch (fourth century), Antioch saint
• Hesychius of Sinai (fourth century), Byzantine hieromonk and author
• Hesychius of Alexandria (probably fifth century), Alexandrian lexicographer
• Hesychius of Jerusalem (probably fifth century), Jerusalem Christian presbyter and exegete
• Hesychius of Miletus (sixth century), Greek chronicler and biographer