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Saint · 81-96
Rusticus the Presbyter and Eleutherius the Deacon
Martyrs Rusticus the Presbyter and Eleutherius the Deacon
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Why they are a saint
Saints Rusticus and Eleutherius were disciples of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite. The Orthodox Church commemorates Rusticus the Presbyter and Eleutherius the Deacon on October 3.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Rusticus the Presbyter and Eleutherius the Deacon as a patron when they bear the name Rusticus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Rusticus the Presbyter and Eleutherius the Deacon, 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.