Eleutherius of Nicomedia
Roman saint (fl. 3rd – 4th century)
St. Eleutherius of Nicomedia (died 303) was a soldier who was martyred under Diocletian. He was accused of trying to burn the palace of Diocletian.[1] He was burned to death after being tortured alongside his companions.[2] A large number of Christians were martyred alongside Eleutherius through various means, including fire and drowning.[3] His feast day is October 2.[1]
In popular culture
- St. Eleutherius of Nicomedia is one of the saints that appears to come to life to chastise Reverend Lovejoy in the season 8 episode of The Simpsons, "In Marge We Trust".
References
Sources
- saints.sqpn.com
- St. Eleutherius - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
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