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Saint · 1261-1281
Euthymius and twelve other Monks
Venerable Euthymius the Abbot and 12 other Monks, martyred at Vatopedi Monastery on Mt Athos (1275-1281)
New Calendar January 4 Old Calendar January 17
Why they are a saint
The Monk Martyr Euthymius, Igumen of the Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos, and twelve other monks suffered martyrdom for denouncing the Latinizing Patriarchs Michael Paleologos (1261-1281) and John Bekkos (1275-1282) as heretics. The Orthodox Church commemorates Euthymius and twelve other Monks on January 4.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euthymius and twelve other Monks as a patron when they bear the name Euthymius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Euthymius and twelve other Monks, pray to God for us.
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