Righteous · 4th century
Venerable Zabulon and Sosanna Parents of Saint Nino
Also known as Zabulon · Sosanna
A noble and devout couple of Cappadocia, the father and mother of St Nino the Enlightener of Georgia; they raised their daughter in piety and gave themselves to God's service.
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Notes
Their glorification is commemorated on this day. Parents of St Nina/Nino (OS-0039).
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints