Saint
Euthymius the New of Thessalonica
Venerable Euthymius the New of Thessalonica, and Monk of Mount Athos
New Calendar October 15 Old Calendar October 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Euthymius the New of Thessalonica and Mt Athos, in the world was named Nicetas, and he was a native of the city of Ancyra in Galatia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Euthymius the New of Thessalonica on October 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euthymius the New of Thessalonica as a patron when they bear the name Euthymius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 15. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Euthymius the New of Thessalonica, 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.