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Hierarch
Euschemon the Confessor of Lampsacus
Saint Euschemon the Confessor, Bishop of Lampsacus
New Calendar March 14 Old Calendar March 27
Why they are a saint
Euschemon the Confessor of Lampsacus is remembered as Bishop of Lampsacus. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is March 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euschemon the Confessor of Lampsacus as a patron when they bear the name Euschemon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 14. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Euschemon the Confessor of Lampsacus, 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.