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 Ignatius of Antioch during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Trajan.[1] They were killed by beasts in the Roman arena two days before Ignatius suffered the same fate.[2] Their feast day is December 18.[3]


Rufus and Zosimus
Martyrs
Died107
Rome, Roman Empire
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Churches
Feast18 December

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  1. ^ "CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Saints Rufus". www.newadvent.org. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  2. ^ Online, Catholic. "St. Rufus and Zosimus - Saints & Angels". Catholic Online. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  3. ^ Catholic Online
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