
Saint Zosimus of Rome
Feast Day
October 17
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Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Zosimus of Rome, a devoted disciple of Christ, is commemorated for his steadfast witness during the persecutions of Emperor Trajan in the early second century. According to tradition, he was brought to Rome alongside the venerable Saint Ignatius of Antioch and Saint Rufus, likely as a companion or convert during the tumultuous period of imperial persecution. His life of faith culminated in martyrdom, as he was executed alongside Saint Rufus, sharing the same fate and demonstrating unwavering courage in the face of death for the Christian faith. Though his specific birthplace and date remain unknown
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