Saint
Saints Eutychius and Florentius of Nursia
New Calendar August 23 Old Calendar September 5
Why they are a saint
Saints Eutychius and Florentius were monks living an ascetical life in a monastery of the Valcastoria region of Nursia in Italy during the VI century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Eutychius and Florentius of Nursia on August 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saints Eutychius and Florentius of Nursia as a patron when they bear the name Saints at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 23.
Prayer
O holy Saints Eutychius and Florentius of Nursia, 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.