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Saint
Euthymios of Karelia
New Calendar July 9 Old Calendar July 22
Why they are a saint
Euthymios of Karelia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 9. 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 Euthymios of Karelia as a patron when they bear the name Euthymios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 9.
Prayer
O holy Euthymios 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.