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Saint · 955–1028
Ekvtime the Enlightener
New Calendar June 14 Old Calendar June 27
Why they are a saint
Ekvtime the Enlightener (955–1028) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 14. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ekvtime the Enlightener as a patron when they bear the name Ekvtime at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 14. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Ekvtime the Enlightener, 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.