Saint
Euthymius the Schemamonk
Venerable Euthymius the Schemamonk
New Calendar January 20 Old Calendar February 2
Why they are a saint
The Schemamonk Euthymius of the Kiev Caves imposed upon himself a vow of silence, opening his mouth only for church services and for prayer. The Orthodox Church commemorates Euthymius the Schemamonk on January 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Euthymius the Schemamonk 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 Schemamonk, 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.