In September 1841, at the Vatopedi Monastery, under the archimandrite Philaret, work began on the repair of the brotherly burial vault. During the dismantling of the roof, a collapse occurred, and the workers discovered a fragrance emanating from the debris. Upon further cleaning, a human skeleton was found, positioned in a kneeling posture with an icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. This happened on October 1.
Archimandrite Philaret and the hierarchs present at the monastery were struck by the fragrance and concluded that these were the relics of a holy servant of God. By common opinion, he was named Evdokim. Opinions on how his relics ended up in the burial vault were divided, but Brother Nikifor suggested that the saint had hidden there before his death, taking the icon with him.
On October 4, the relics of the saint were transferred to the cathedral church with honor and reverence, and on October 5, they were placed in the holy altar.
Among the miracles performed by the saint was the healing of a monk suffering from tuberculosis, who, after praying to the saint, saw in a dream a monk who gave him a healing liquid. Upon waking, he felt healed.
Another miracle was the healing of Monk Gabriel from unbearable pain of the sciatic nerve. He also prayed to the saint and saw in a dream an elder who assured him of his imminent healing. After waking, Gabriel felt healthy and fulfilled his vow by arranging a silver reliquary for the saint.
By the prayers of our venerable father Evdokim, may we be delivered from ailments and inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Amen.
