Eleutherius of Nicomedia explained

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. He was burned to death after being tortured alongside his companions.^[1] A large number of Christians were martyred alongside Eleutherius through various means, including fire and drowning.^[2] His feast day is October 2.^[3]

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".

Sources

• saints.sqpn.com
• St. Eleutherius - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

Notes and References

1. Web site: Eleutherius of Nicomedia . 2023-04-30 . santosepulcro.co.il.
2. Web site: The Roman Martyrology of Gregory XIII . 2023-04-30 . Catholic 2000.
3. Book: Michael J. Walsh. A New Dictionary of Saints: East and West. 2007. Liturgical Press. 978-0-8146-3186-7. 173.