The Holy Martyr Zakharias
Commemorated on January 20
The Holy Martyr Zakharias suffered under the Turks for his faith in Christ in the year 1782, in ancient Patras (Peloponessos). Having at first accepted Musselmanism, he afterwards repented returned again to the true Christian faith. He died drawn out on wood.
© 1996-2001 by translator Fr. S. Janos.