Saint · † 362
Eusignios
Martyr Eusignios of Antioch († 362)
New Calendar August 5 Old Calendar August 18
Why they are a saint
The Martyr Eusignios was born at Antioch in the mid III Century. Over the course of sixty years he served in the Roman armies of the emperors Diocletian, Maximian Hercules, Constantius Chlorus, Constantine the Great and his sons. Saint Eusignios was a companion of Saint Basiliskos (Comm. 3 March and 22 May), and he provided an account of his deed of martyrdom († c. 308).
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eusignios as a patron when they bear the name Eusignios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eusignios, 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.