Saint Eumenes Explained

Eumenes
Titles:Archbishop of Crete
Birth Date:3rd-7th Century
Residence:Crete
Death Place:Thebaid
Feast Day:18 September[1] [2]
Major Works:Killed a venomous snake, drove out demons, and healed the sick

Saint Eumenes (or Eumenius) (Greek: Άγιος Εύμένης) was a bishop of Gortyna in Crete during the 7th century (some sources say 3rd century). His feast day is 18 September. He gave up his wealth as a young man and was chosen as bishop of Gortyna. Many miracles are attributed to him: he killed a venomous snake, drove out demons, and healed the sick. He performed miracles at Gortyna, Rome, and in the Thebaid. He died in exile in the Thebaid.

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Notes and References

  1. Great Synaxaristes: Ὁ Ὅσιος Εὐμένιος ὁ Θαυματουργός Ἐπίσκοπος Γορτύνης. 18 Σεπτεμβρίου. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
  2. St Eumenius the Bishop of Gortyna. OCA - Lives of the Saints.