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|SaintName=Saint Eulogius of Cordoba
|SaintStage=Saint
|SaintBirthDate=Before 819
|SaintBirthPlace=Córdoba, Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain)
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|SaintDeathDate=March 11, 859
|DeathPlace=Córdoba, Al-Andalus
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|SaintCauseOfDeath=Beheading, Martyrdom
|NotableAddress1=Monastery of St. Zoilus, Córdoba
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|BeatificationDate=Not formally beatified
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|Canonized=Yes (traditional recognition)
|CanonizationDate=Not formally canonized
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|FeastDay=March 11
|Profession=Priest, Scholar, Writer
|ReligiousAffiliation=Catholic Church, Mozarabic Rite
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|Attributes=Priest's vestments, book, palm of martyrdom
|PrimaryShrine=Cathedral of Oviedo, Spain
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Saint Eulogius of Cordoba was a prominent figure in the 9th-century Mozarabic Christian community in Al-Andalus. Born into a noble family in Cordoba, he was educated in the Christian faith and later ordained a priest, becoming head of the ecclesiastical school in the city. His life was marked by his defense of Christianity during the Muslim rule of Spain, where he supported and wrote about the martyrs of Cordoba. Eulogius was imprisoned for his faith and writings, and ultimately martyred by beheading for protecting a Christian convert, Leocritia. His works include "Memoriale Sanctorum," documenting the lives of the martyrs, and "Liber Apologeticus Martyrum," defending their actions.

==Biography==

=== Birth ===
Eulogius was born before 819 in Cordoba, which was then under Islamic rule but had a significant Christian population.

=== Early Life ===
He received an education from the clergy of the Church of St. Zoilus, where he was recognized for his virtue and learning.

=== Occupation ===
As a priest and scholar, he was placed at the head of the most important ecclesiastical school in Cordoba, influencing many through his teaching and writings.

=== Vocation ===
His vocation was deeply rooted in defending Christian faith under persecution, encouraging martyrdom, and supporting converts.

=== Death ===
Eulogius was beheaded on March 11, 859, in Cordoba for protecting a Christian convert, Leocritia, from her family's wrath.

==Significant events==

* Became head of the ecclesiastical school in Cordoba.
* Was imprisoned in 850 for supporting Christian martyrs during a period of persecution.
* Authored works defending the martyrs and documenting their lives.

== Death ==

Eulogius met his end through martyrdom by beheading, an act of faith that cemented his place in Christian history.

==Canonization==

=== Servant of God ===
The process to recognize him as a Servant of God was traditional, based on his martyrdom rather than formal procedures.

=== Venerable ===
Not applicable as the title was formalized later.

=== Beatification ===
Not formally beatified; his martyrdom was his beatification in the eyes of the early Christian community.

=== Canonization ===
Eulogius was not formally canonized through modern procedures but is recognized as a saint due to his martyrdom.

==Miracles==

No specific miracles are well-documented for his canonization, as his sanctity was largely based on his martyrdom.

=== Miracle for beatification ===
Not applicable.

=== Miracle for canonization ===
Not applicable.

=== Other notable miracles ===
No specific miracles are noted in historical records, but his life and death were seen as a testament to his faith.

==Patronage==

While no specific patronage is widely recognized, his life would resonate with those defending their faith under persecution.

==Feast day==

Saint Eulogius of Cordoba's feast day is celebrated on March 11.

==Veneration==

He is venerated especially by the Mozarabic community and in Spain, with his relics held in the Cathedral of Oviedo. His writings continue to be studied for their historical and theological insights into the Christian experience under Muslim rule.

==Books==

=== Written about the saint ===
* Various works in historical and ecclesiastical texts, particularly those focusing on the Mozarabic Christians.

=== Written by the saint ===
* "Memoriale Sanctorum" - documenting the lives of the martyrs.
* "Liber Apologeticus Martyrum" - defending the actions and beliefs of the martyrs.

==External links==

* [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3068 Catholic Online - Saint Eulogius of Cordoba]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eulogius_of_Córdoba Wikipedia - Eulogius of Cordoba]
* [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05612a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia - St. Eulogius of Cordova]

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