Saint
Eustathius
Martyrs Eustathius, Thespisius, and Anatolius
New Calendar November 20 Old Calendar December 3
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Eustathius, Thespisius, and Anatolius are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 20. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
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 November 20. 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.