Sozon of Cilicia

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Sozon of Cilicia was a 3rd-century Christian martyr from Lycaonia. Originally a pagan shepherd named Tarasios, he was baptised and received the name Sozon.

His feast day in the Orthodox Church is September 7. [1] He is the patron saint of the island of Lemnos. [2]

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References

  1. "Memory of Saint Sozon the Martyr". Orthodox Times. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  2. "The Church of St. Sozon". Geomonuments and Geosites of Lemnos. Retrieved 5 August 2024.