Euthymius was born, at that time Nikita, in a noble, very religious family. Having lost his father early, he became a support for his mother. She insisted on his early marriage. But Nikita was attracted to monasticism, as soon as his daughter was born, he went to a monastery on Mount Olympus. He spent 15 years there, learning monastic exploits from the elders. Then he moved to Athos. At this time, Euthymius learned that his family was alive and well. He told them about himself and insisted that they go to the monastery. On Mount Athos Euthymius accepted the schema and settled in a cave, keeping a vow of silence. In 863, he completed the feat of silence and moved to the area near Saloon. There he accepted the feat of columnism. He lived on a pillar, gave advice to worshippers, conducted conversations with them and healed.
He often had visions and revelations that he shared with worshippers. In one vision, the Lord commanded him to establish a convent. Euthymius did so and made efforts to get his mother, wife and daughter to take tonsure in this monastery. Then he had a new vision, now about the monastery. Euthymius founded it and took care of it for many years. Shortly before his death, the saint moved to a small island near Athos. There he died in 886. His remains were transferred to Solun, so he is also called Euthymius of Thessaloniki.
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