Hieromartyr
Eusebius of Samosata
Hieromartyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata
New Calendar June 22 Old Calendar July 5
Why they are a saint
Eusebius of Samosata, Bishop of Samosata, is kept among the saints. Eusebius of Samosata was a Christian martyr and opponent of Arianism. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eusebius of Samosata as a patron when they bear the name Eusebius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eusebius of Samosata, 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.