Saint · 1532
Artemius of Verkola
Righteous Artemius of Verkola
New Calendar June 23 Old Calendar July 6
Why they are a saint
Holy Righteous Artemius of Verkola was born in the village of Dvina Verkola around the year 1532. The Orthodox Church commemorates Artemius of Verkola on June 23.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Artemius of Verkola as a patron when they bear the name Artemius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 23.
Prayer
O holy Artemius of Verkola, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.