Saint
Zosimus of Tuman
New Calendar August 21 Old Calendar September 3
Why they are a saint
Zosimus of Tuman is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 21. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Zosimus of Tuman as a patron when they bear the name Zosimus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 21. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Zosimus of Tuman, 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.