Hierarch · 1262-1320
Repose of Saint Eustathius I
Repose of St Eustathius I, Archbishop of Serbia († c. 1285)
New Calendar January 4 Old Calendar January 17
Why they are a saint
Saint Eustathii, Archbishop of Serbia, lived in the second half of the XIII Century, during the reign of the Serbian king Stefan Urosh (1262-1320).He was born in the Budimil’sk district into a pious Christian family, where he received a spiritual upbringing. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of Saint Eustathius I on January 4.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Eustathius I as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 4. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint 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.