Rufus and Zosimus

Saints Rufus and Zosimus
Martyrs
Died 107
Rome, Roman Empire
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Churches
Feast 18 December

Saints Rufus and Zosimus (died 107 AD) are 2nd century Christian martyrs venerated by the Roman Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches. They lived in Antioch and were martyred with Saint Ignatius of Antioch during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Trajan. They were killed by beasts in the Roman arena. Their feast day is December 18.[1]

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