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Saint
Euthemios the Enlightener of Karelia
New Calendar April 18 Old Calendar May 1
Why they are a saint
Euthemios the Enlightener of Karelia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 18. 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 Euthemios the Enlightener of Karelia as a patron when they bear the name Euthemios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 18.
Prayer
O holy Euthemios the Enlightener of Karelia, 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.