Eleutherius of Nicomedia
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. His feast day is October 2.[1]
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
- ↑ Michael J. Walsh (2007). A New Dictionary of Saints: East and West. Liturgical Press. p. 173. ISBN 978-0-8146-3186-7.
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