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'''Saint Eleutherius''' (died c. 189) was a [[Saints|Christian saint]] and martyr, traditionally regarded as a bishop or deacon from [[Nicopolis]], [[Roman Empire]]. Serving in [[Illyricum]] and later in [[Rome]], under the [[Diocese of Rome]], he was executed during the persecutions of Emperor Commodus. His steadfast faith and miracles strengthened early Christian communities. Canonized by pre-congregation recognition, his feast day on September 6 in the [[Roman Rite]] draws devotion to his relics in [[Rome, Italy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-eleutherius/|title=Saint Eleutherius|publisher=CatholicSaints.Info|access-date=June 2, 2025}}</ref>
Saint Eleutherius’ martyrdom inspired perseverance among persecuted Christians. His intercession is sought by martyrs, and his legacy endures through his veneration in Rome and beyond.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3926|title=St. Eleutherius|publisher=Catholic.org|access-date=June 2, 2025}}</ref>
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|SaintName=Saint Eleutherius
|SaintName=Saint Eleutherius
|SaintStage=Saint
|SaintStage=Saint
|SaintBirthDate=Unknown, 2nd century
|FeastDay=September 06
|SaintBirthPlace=Nicopolis, Roman Empire
|SaintBirthPlace=Nicopolis, Roman Empire
|SaintBirthCoordinates=39.006111, 20.732222
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|SaintDeathDate=c. 189
|DeathPlace=Rome, Roman Empire
|DeathPlace=Rome, Roman Empire
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|SaintCauseOfDeath=Martyrdom (execution)
|SaintCauseOfDeath=Martyrdom (execution)
|NotableAddress1=Illyricum, Roman Empire
|NotableAddress1=Illyricum, Roman Empire
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|Canonized=Yes
|Canonized=Yes
|CanonizationDate=Pre-Congregation
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|SaintMiracle1=Healing of a blind man in Nicopolis
|SaintMiracle1=Healing of a blind man in Nicopolis
|SaintMiracle2=Protection of Christians from persecution in Rome
|SaintMiracle2=Protection of Christians from persecution in Rome
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|FeastDay=September 6
|Profession=Bishop, martyr
|Profession=Bishop, martyr
|ReligiousAffiliation=None
|ReligiousAffiliation=None
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|AdditionalVeneration=Orthodox Church
|AdditionalVeneration=Orthodox Church
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'''Saint Eleutherius''' (died c. 189) was a [[Saints|Christian saint]] and martyr, traditionally regarded as a bishop or deacon from [[Nicopolis]], [[Roman Empire]]. Serving in [[Illyricum]] and later in [[Rome]], under the [[Diocese of Rome]], he was executed during the persecutions of Emperor Commodus. His steadfast faith and miracles strengthened early Christian communities. Canonized by pre-congregation recognition, his feast day on September 6 in the [[Roman Rite]] draws devotion to his relics in [[Rome, Italy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-eleutherius/|title=Saint Eleutherius|publisher=CatholicSaints.Info|access-date=June 2, 2025}}</ref>
Saint Eleutherius’ martyrdom inspired perseverance among persecuted Christians. His intercession is sought by martyrs, and his legacy endures through his veneration in Rome and beyond.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3926|title=St. Eleutherius|publisher=Catholic.org|access-date=June 2, 2025}}</ref>
==Biography==
==Biography==