WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS[[Image:Zosimas and Mary of Egypt.jpg|right|frame|Ss. Zosima and Mary of Egypt]]Our venerable and God-bearing father '''Zosima''' (also variously ''Zosimus'', ''Zosimos'' or ''Zosimas'') was a holy [[monastic]] who encountered St. [[Mary of Egypt]] in the desert during the sixth century. He brought the story of her life back to the brothers at his [[monastery]]. He is commemorated on [[April 4]], and with St. Mary of Egypt on [[April 1]].{{stub}} == Hymns ==[[Troparion]] (Tone 1) [http://www.comeandseeicons.com/mgo02.htm]:Let us the faithful praise Zosimas the offspring of the wilderness, :the [[angel]] in the flesh and boast of [[monk]]s. :And with him let us also acclaim holy [[Mary of Egypt]] :whose life transcended the limits of nature; :and let us cry to them: :"Glory to [[Jesus|Him]] Who strengthened you; :glory to Him Who made you holy; :glory to Him Who through you works healings for all."[[Kontakion]] (Tone 3):Let us all praise the righteous Zosimas, the boast of monastics,:And with him, Mary who in the desert lived the angelic life.:Let us cry to them in faith::Deliver from harm and corrupting passions,:Those who celebrate your radiant memory! ==See also==*[[Asceticism]]*[[Life of St. Mary of Egypt]] ==External Link==*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/groups/udn03.htm Icon of St. Mary of Egypt & St. Zosimas] [[Category:Monastics]][[Category:Saints]][[Category:Egyptian Saints]]
