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Righteous · 16th century

Righteous Artemius of Verkola

Also known as Artemy of Verkola

A pious peasant boy of Verkola on the Dvina who at twelve years was struck dead by a thunderclap; left in the forest, his body was found years later incorrupt and became a source of healing.

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Also commemorated Oct 20.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints