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Martyr
The Martyr and Presbyter Zoticus of Rome, Patron of Orphans
New Calendar December 31 Old Calendar January 13
Why they are a saint
The Martyr and Presbyter Zoticus of Rome, Patron of Orphans are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 31. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take The Martyr and Presbyter Zoticus of Rome as a patron when they bear the name and at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 31. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy The Martyr and Presbyter Zoticus of Rome, Patron of Orphans, 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.