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Saint Eugene

Martyr
Sebaste and Nicopolis in Armenia
Feast day: December 13

Group icon of the five martyrs: Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene, Mardarius and Orestes. Image source: Holy Metropolis of Oropos and Phyle — Iconological Synaxarion

A life of faith

Eugene confessed Christ after witnessing the suffering and extraordinary recovery of Eustratius. He was taken with Eustratius toward Nicopolis in Armenia. When brought to judgment, Eugene remained steadfast in his faith. He died under torture and is commemorated with Eustratius, Auxentius, Mardarius and Orestes.

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