09/18/206 – Життя Святих / Lives of the Saints
Прп. Євменія, єп. Гортинського, чудотв.
Saint Eumenius, Bishop of Gortyna
The Synaxarion (Lives of the Saints):
Saint Eumenius was known from his youth for his virtuous life. Desiring to serve God and save his soul, he avoided worldly temptations and gave all his possessions to the poor.
By God’s providence, Saint Eumenius was chosen as Bishop of Gortyna on the island of Crete. Like a loving father, he cared for his people, comforted those in sorrow, and helped orphans and the poor. His prayers were so powerful that during a severe drought, he prayed and abundant rain came upon the earth.
Saint Eumenius also defended the Orthodox Faith with wisdom and courage against the Monophysite heresy. Because of his opposition to the heresy, he was exiled to the Thebaid, where he died in the seventh century.
His body was later transferred to Gortyna, where he was buried.