Saint · 377
Euthymius the Great
Venerable Euthymius of Syanzhema and Vologda († c. 1465)
New Calendar January 20 Old Calendar February 2
Why they are a saint
This Saint, who was from Melitine in Armenia, was the son of pious parents named Paul and Dionysia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Euthymius the Great on January 20.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euthymius the Great as a patron when they bear the name Euthymius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 20. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Euthymius the Great, 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.