Saint · 1400
Euthymius
Venerable Euthymius, Enlightener of Karelia, Finland and the Righteous Anthony and Felix
New Calendar April 18 Old Calendar May 1
Why they are a saint
According to an ancient manuscript Hemerologion (Ημερολογιον), Saint Euthymios was born in the second half of the XIV century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Euthymius on April 18.
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 April 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
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.