Martyr
Sozon the Martyr
New Calendar September 7 Old Calendar September 20
Why they are a saint
This holy Martyr was a shepherd in Lycaonia. Born a pagan, named Tarasius, he received holy Baptism and was renamed Sozon. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sozon the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Sozon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sozon the Martyr, 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.