Martyr
Holy Martyr Zosimas
June 19 Old CalendarJuly 2 New Calendar
Life
A Roman soldier in the time of Emperor Trajan. He courageously confessed his faith in Christ the Lord, for which he endured fierce torments. In the midst of his torments he heard a voice from heaven: "Be of good courage, Zosimas, and be strong. I am with thee!" The angels of God appeared to him in prison. After many tortures he was beheaded with an axe in the year 116.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, June 19. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on June 19
The full reading for June 19 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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