A portrait of St. Euthymius the Great
St. Euthymius the Great
377 – 473
Feast
January 20 · V c.
Patron of
Monks · Hermits · Desert monasticism
Order
Abbot / Hermit
Armenian-born monk and abbot (377-473), founder of monasteries in the Judean desert; mentor of St. Sabas the Sanctified, leader of Palestinian monasticism, and defender of orthodoxy at the Council of Chalcedon (451).
Life & Times
Born: 377 · Died: 473 · From: Armenia / Holy Land / Palestine.
Patronage
St. Euthymius the Great is invoked as the patron of monks, hermits, desert monasticism. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Euthymius the Great, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.