Saint · ca. 995
Ekouménios
Saint Ekouménios, Wonderworker of Trikala
New Calendar May 3 Old Calendar May 16
Why they are a saint
There is much disagreement about Saint Ekouménios (Οικουμένιος), concerning his identity and exactly when he lived. The Orthodox Church commemorates Ekouménios on May 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ekouménios as a patron when they bear the name Ekouménios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 3.
Prayer
O holy Ekouménios, 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.