Translation of the relics of Venerable Zosimas and Sabbatius of Solovki
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The Transfer of the Relics of Saints 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 Saint Zosimas is found under April 17; the Life of Saint Sabbatius on September 27.