Saint Zosimas of Tumane

A life of faith

Zosimas is remembered as a hermit of the wooded area around Tumane in Serbia. Local tradition associates him with the Sinaite monastic movement in the time of Prince Lazar and with a cave used for prayer and worship. Later accounts connect his death with an accidental wound during a hunt, although those accounts differ in detail. His grave at Tumane became a place of enduring local veneration.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

A quiet place can help you pause before returning to daily responsibilities. Choose a safe and accessible setting for a moment of reflection.

Read the Orthodox source

Serbian Orthodox Church Typikon 2023, calendar page 11

Feast dates follow the linked source. Local calendars and commemorations may vary. Themes describe a saint’s life; quiz suggestions do not assign a baptismal patron. Discuss choosing a patron saint with your priest.