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.
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 |
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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