Saint
Euthymius the Elder of Saint John the Baptist Monastery
Saint Euthymius the Elder of Saint John the Baptist Monastery
New Calendar August 8 Old Calendar August 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Euthymius was abbot of the Monastery of Saint John the Baptist in the Davit-Gareji Wilderness. The Orthodox Church commemorates Euthymius the Elder of Saint John the Baptist Monastery on August 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euthymius the Elder of Saint John the Baptist Monastery as a patron when they bear the name Euthymius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 8. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Euthymius the Elder of Saint John the Baptist Monastery, 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.