Saint Louthiern

Louthiern (6th century) was a Cornish saint and bishop. His feast day is October 17. Saint Louthiern was Irish. As the patron saint of the town of Ludgvan in Cornwall, he is sometimes identified with Saint Luchtighern (feast day April 28), Abbot of Ennistymon, who was associated with Saint Ita (feast day January 15). Troparion, Tone 1: Both in Ireland and in Cornwall thou didst win many souls for Christ by preaching and witness, O Father Louthiern. Wherefore as we seek to emulate thy holy example, O Saint, beseech Christ our God that He both bless us and grant us His great mercy.