Commemorated on August 8 St Sabbatius
The Transfer of the Relics of Sts Zosimas and Sabbatius of Solovki took place on August 8, 1566, on the third day of the altar-feast of the Solovki monastery of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The relics of the saints were transferred into a chapel of the Transfiguration cathedral, built in their honor.
Beekeepers pray to these saints for an increase of bees.
The Life of St Zosimas is found under April 17; the Life of St Sabbatius on September 27.
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SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2010(with 2009's link here also and further, 2008's):
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