Saint · 2nd C
Eustathius (Eustace) Pacidas with his wife Theopistia and children Agapius and Theopist of Rome
Great Martyr Eustathius (Eustace) Pacidas with his wife Theopistia and children Agapius and Theopist of Rome (2nd C)
New Calendar September 20 Old Calendar October 3
Why they are a saint
Great Martyr Eustathius (Eustace) Pacidas with his wife Theopistia and children Agapius and Theopist of Rome (2nd C) is a commemoration on the Orthodox calendar kept on September 20, honoring an event in the Church's life rather than telling a life story. No further details are recorded here.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eustathius (Eustace) Pacidas as a patron when they bear the name Great at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eustathius (Eustace) Pacidas with his wife Theopistia and children Agapius and Theopist of Rome, 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.