Saint · 1316
Euthymius of Suzdal
Venerable Euthymius Archimandrite of Suzdal, the Wonderworker († 1404)
New Calendar April 1 Old Calendar April 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Euthymius of Suzdal was born in the year 1316 at Nizhni-Novgorod. From early childhood he was taught his letters and received a spiritual upbringing. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euthymius of Suzdal as a patron when they bear the name Euthymius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 1. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Euthymius of Suzdal, 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.