Great martyr · 2nd century
Eustathios Placidas
Greatmartyr Eustáthios Placidas, with his wife and children, of Rome
New Calendar September 20 Old Calendar October 3
Why they are a saint
Eustathios Placidas was Roman general converted by a vision of the Cross between a stag's antlers; martyred with his family. The years given for this life are 2nd century. His feast is kept with the other great martyrs of the calendar. This memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eustathios Placidas as a patron when they bear the name Eustathios; Eustace at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 20. Those who share his calling as a soldier also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Eustathios Placidas, 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.
Do not confuse with other Eustathios hierarchs.