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Martyr
Eustathius
Martyr Eustathius (Eustace) of Apamea
New Calendar July 28 Old Calendar August 10
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Eustathius was a soldier. He was arrested and brought before the head of the city of Ancyra for confessing the Christian Faith. At the interrogation, the saint firmly and bravely confessed himself a Christian and was sentenced to tortures. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eustathius as a patron when they bear the name Eustathius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eustathius, 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.