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Euthymius II of Novgorod

d. 1458 · 15th century · Also known as Evfimy II, Saint Euthymius of Novgorod

Euthymius II was Archbishop of Novgorod from 1429 to 1458 and one of the most powerful figures of the late Novgorod Republic. He sponsored extensive building and restoration in the city, including the Palace of Facets in the archbishop's court, built in 1433, and he promoted the copying of chronicles and the cult of local saints. He was later canonised by the Russian Orthodox Church.

Euthymius II of Novgorod
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