Saint Eumenes
Eumenes | |
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| Archbishop of Crete | |
| Born | 3rd-7th Century |
| Residence | Crete |
| Died | Thebaid |
| Feast | 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 is said to have performed miracles at Gortyna, Rome, and in the Thebaid. He died in exile in the Thebaid.
References
[edit]- ^ Great Synaxaristes: (in Greek) Ὁ Ὅσιος Εὐμένιος ὁ Θαυματουργός Ἐπίσκοπος Γορτύνης. 18 Σεπτεμβρίου. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
- ^ St Eumenius the Bishop of Gortyna. OCA - Lives of the Saints.
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