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Saint
Ephraim of Katounakia
New Calendar February 27 Old Calendar March 11
Why they are a saint
Saint Ephraim of Katounakia or Efrem/Ephraim Katounakiotis (Greek: Εφραίμ Κατουνακιώτης; born Evangelos Papanikitas (Ευάγγελος Παπανικήτας; 6 December 1912 – 27 February 1998) was a Greek Orthodox monk who lived on Mount Athos. He was canonized as a saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople on 9 March 2020. His feast is commemorated on February 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ephraim of Katounakia as a patron when they bear the name Ephraim at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 27.
Prayer
O holy Ephraim of Katounakia, pray to God for us.
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