Hierarch
Euthymios of Trnovo
Saint Euthymios, Patriarch of Trnovo
New Calendar January 20 Old Calendar February 2
Why they are a saint
As Patriarch of Trnovo, Euthymios of Trnovo is numbered with the saints of the Church. 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 January 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euthymios of Trnovo as a patron when they bear the name Euthymios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 20. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Euthymios of Trnovo, 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.