Martyr
Eustathius the Great Martyr
Eustathius the Great Martyr, his wife and two children
New Calendar September 20 Old Calendar October 3
Why they are a saint
Eustathius the Great Martyr, his wife and two children are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 20. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eustathius the Great Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Eustathius 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 the Great Martyr, 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.