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Saint
Euthymius of Constantinople
Venerable Martyr Euthymius of Constantinople
New Calendar March 22 Old Calendar April 4
Why they are a saint
Venerable Martyr Euthymius of Constantinople is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 22. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; 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 of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Martyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Euthymius of Constantinople, 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.