Saint
Serapion of Zarzma
Saint Serapion of Zarzma
New Calendar October 29 Old Calendar November 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Serapion of Zarzma was the son of a Klarjeti aristocrat famed for his wealth and good deeds. The Orthodox Church commemorates Serapion of Zarzma on October 29.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Serapion of Zarzma as a patron when they bear the name Serapion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 29.
Prayer
O holy Serapion of Zarzma, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.