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Sozon of Cilicia

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. He is the patron saint of the island of Lemnos.

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.


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