Saint · † 1612
Euphrosynus
Hieromartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod († 1612)
New Calendar March 20 Old Calendar April 2
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod († 1612) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 20. Venerated as a hieromartyr, a clergyman who was put to death for the faith in Christ; 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 Euphrosynus as a patron when they bear the name Euphrosynus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Euphrosynus, 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.