Hierarch
Euthymius of Novgorod
Saint Euthymius, Bishop of Novgorod
New Calendar March 11 Old Calendar March 24
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Euthymius of Novgorod as Bishop of Novgorod. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. The Church numbers him among its holy bishops. The New Calendar feast is March 11; this memory is kept in the Russian Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euthymius of Novgorod as a patron when they bear the name Euthymius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Euthymius of Novgorod, 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.