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Saint · 1814
Euthymius
New Venerable Martyrs Euthymius († 1814), Ignatius († 1814), and Acacius († 1816) of Mt. Athos
New Calendar May 1 Old Calendar May 14
Why they are a saint
New Venerable Martyrs Euthymius († 1814), Ignatius († 1814), and Acacius († 1816) of Mt. Athos are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 1. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives 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 New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
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.