Saint
Euthymius the New
Saint Euthymius the New, Founder of the Ivḗron Monastery, and his fellow Georgian Saints of Mount Athos
New Calendar May 13 Old Calendar May 26
Why they are a saint
Our holy Father Euthymius was from the town of Tao in Georgia . He was the son of pious, noble and wealthy parents.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euthymius the New as a patron when they bear the name Euthymius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 13. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Euthymius the New, 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.