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St. Naum of Ohrid
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St. Naum of Ohrid

c. 830–910 · Sveti Naum, Lake Ohrid · Feast December 23

Naum was one of the closest disciples of Sts. Cyril and Methodius and was driven out of Moravia with St. Clement. He taught at the Preslav school and then founded a monastery on the shore of Lake Ohrid, where he spent his last years. His tomb there is still visited by people praying for healing.

  • Feast: December 23 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: c. 830–910
  • Place: Sveti Naum, Lake Ohrid
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