A portrait of St. Zosimus, Pope
St. Zosimus, Pope
d. 26 December 418
Feast
December 26 · V c.
Patron of
Popes · Church governance
Order
Pope
Pope from 417-418, of Greek origin from Mesoraca in Calabria; reigned briefly amid the Pelagian controversy, initially favorable to Pelagius before the African councils and the imperial intervention forced his condemnation. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: 26 December 418 · From: Rome, Italy.
Patronage
St. Zosimus, Pope is invoked as the patron of popes, church governance. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Zosimus, Pope, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.