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Died 597. One of Saint Columba's (f.d. June 9) twelve companions, Saint Eochod was chosen by Columba to evangelize northern Britain. He is called the Apostle of the Picts of Galloway (Benedictines).

Troparion of St Eochod
Tone 6
The Picts of Galloway honoured thee as their Apostle,
O righteous Hierarch Eochod,
for at the behest of Father Columba
thou didst open to them the Gospel of Salvation.
Wherefore, O Saint, cease not in thy pious labours,
praying that our souls may be saved.


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