Venerable
Zosimas of Solovki
Venerable Zosimas, Abbot of Solovki
New Calendar April 17 Old Calendar April 30
Why they are a saint
As Abbot of Solovki, Zosimas of Solovki is numbered with the saints of the Church. Zosimas of Solovki is remembered as russian Orthodox monk and saint. Venerable saints are honored for finishing the monastic and ascetic path. His feast keeps the memory of that ascetic path.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Zosimas of Solovki as a patron when they bear the name Zosimas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 17. Those who share his calling as a monastic also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Zosimas of Solovki, 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.