Saint · 200
Eulampius and Eulampia
Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia, at Nicomedia, and 200 martyrs with them († 303-311)
New Calendar October 10 Old Calendar October 23
Why they are a saint
They were brother and sister, from Nicomedia, who suffered for Christ during the reign of Maximian. The Orthodox Church commemorates Eulampius and Eulampia on October 10.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eulampius and Eulampia as a patron when they bear the name Eulampius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eulampius and Eulampia, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.