New martyr · † 1938
Zosimas and companions
New Hieromartyrs Priests Zosimas, Nicholas, Basil, John, Leontius, Vladimir, Parthenius, John, John, Michael; Deacon Eugene; Venerable Martyrs Anna, Faith and Irene; Martyr Paul († 1938)
New Calendar February 13 Old Calendar February 26
Why they are a saint
New Hieromartyrs Priests Zosimas, Nicholas, Basil, John, Leontius, Vladimir, Parthenius, John, John, Michael; Deacon Eugene; Venerable Martyrs Anna, Faith and Irene; Martyr Paul († 1938) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 13. Venerated as new martyrs who gave their life for Christ in more recent centuries; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Zosimas and companions as a patron when they bear the name Zosimas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Zosimas and companions, 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.