Saint
Euthymius
Saint Euthymius
New Calendar January 22 Old Calendar February 4
Why they are a saint
Saint Euthymius is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 22. 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 Euthymius as a patron when they bear the name Euthymius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 22.
Prayer
O holy Euthymius, 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.