August 13 is celebrated the memory of St. Eudokim the Cappadociana, who lived in the 9th century in Asia Minor. Evdoky was born into a noble family of deeply believing Christians Basil and Evdokia. Even from childhood, Evdokym was distinguished by righteousness and a calm, gentle character. Having made a vow not to marry, the saint did not communicate with women, except for his mother. Conquered by the man’s virtue and righteousness, Emperor Theophilus appointed him the ruler of one of the femmes. Yevdokim ruled according to his life principles: justly, caring for widows, orphans, the needy, and simple workers. From all corners of the province, the destitute and offended sought help and protection from Yevdokym.

At the age of 33, the Lord called the righteous man to himself. Before his death, Evdokim ordered to bury him in the same clothes in which he would die. The story tells that after 1.5 years, the saint’s mother decided to retrieve his body to change clothes, but neither the body nor the clothes were affected by time. The body looked alive and gave off a pleasant aroma.

In the people, this day of remembrance is called Yevdokim’s folds, because the Assumption fast begins the next day.