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Saint · 1279–1286
Eustathius I
New Calendar January 17 Old Calendar January 30
Why they are a saint
Eustathius I Ј (1279–1286) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 17. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eustathius I as a patron when they bear the name Eustathius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 17. Serbian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Eustathius I, 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.