Martyr
Monastic Martyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake
Monastic Martyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod
New Calendar March 20 Old Calendar April 2
Why they are a saint
Saint Euphrosynos of Blue Jay Lake, (Ephraim in the world) was born in Karelia near Lake Ladoga in the second half of the XVI century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monastic Martyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake on March 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, 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.