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Martyr
Euthymius of Mount Athos
New Martyr Euthymius of Mount Athos
New Calendar May 1 Old Calendar May 14
Why they are a saint
This holy New Martyr of Christ was born in Demitsana in the Peloponnesos. His parents were Panagiotes and Maria, and he was given the name Eleutherius in Baptism. Eleutherius was the youngest of five children (the others were George, Christos, John, and Katerina). Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euthymius of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Euthymius 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 of Mount Athos, 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.