#eleftherios

Today we celebrate the Hieromartyr Eleutherius of Illyricum. Saint Eleutherius was raised in piety by eminent parents. His mother, Anthia, heard the Gospel from the Apostle Paul himself and was baptised by him. Being widowed at a young age, she entrusted her son into the care of the Bishop of Rome. Amazed at the spiritual gifts of the young Eleutherius, the Bishop ordained him a deacon at 15, a priest at 18, and Bishop of Illyricum at only 20 years of age. Under the guidance of Bishop Eleutherius, the Christian flock multiplied daily. At this time, Emperor Hadrian decreed a persecution of Christians and sent the commander Felix with many soldiers to seize Bishop Eleutherius and to bring him to Rome. When the vicious Felix entered the Church where Eleutherius was serving, he heard the words of the holy hierarch and his heart was immediately softened and repented of his evil. Felix was baptised by Bishop Eleutherius and chose not to return him to the emperor. Eleutherius, however, wished to gain a martyr’s crown and urged Felix to obey the emperor’s decree and they both left for Rome with joy. Saint Eleutherius was subjected to unspeakable tortures, flogging, roasting on an iron bed, boiling in pitch, and burning in a fiery furnace. The unwavering bishop was preserved from these torments by the power of God. Seeing the miraculous feats of the Saint, Caribus, the Roman eparch, declared his faith in Christ for which he too was tortured and then beheaded, together with Felix. Finally, the Holy Bishop Eleutherius was beheaded by the imperial executioners. When his holy mother, Anthia, came to collect the body of her martyred son, she too was beheaded for her confession of Christ. Because of his countless miracles, Saint Eleutherius is given the eponym of wonderworker. May he intercede for us always + #saint #eleutherius #eleftherios #illyria #illyricum #albania #bishop #priest #deacon #heiromartyr #martyr #anthia #anthea #mother #pious #felix #rome #romanemperor #emperor #hadiran #emperorhadrian #martyrdom #eparch #crown #faith #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Istria, Croatia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKhGA8BcuT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today we celebrate the Hieromartyr Eleutherius of Illyricum. Saint Eleutherius was raised in piety by eminent parents. His mother, Anthia, heard the Gospel from the Apostle Paul himself and was baptised by him. Being widowed at a young age, she entrusted her son into the care of the Bishop of Rome. Amazed at the spiritual gifts of the young Eleutherius, the Bishop ordained him a deacon at 15, a priest at 18, and Bishop of Illyricum at only 20 years of age. Under the guidance of Bishop Eleutherius, the Christian flock multiplied daily. At this time, Emperor Hadrian decreed a persecution of Christians and sent the commander Felix with many soldiers to seize Bishop Eleutherius and to bring him to Rome. When the vicious Felix entered the Church where Eleutherius was serving, he heard the words of the holy hierarch and his heart was immediately softened and repented of his evil. Felix was baptised by Bishop Eleutherius and chose not to return him to the emperor. Eleutherius, however, wished to gain a martyr’s crown and urged Felix to obey the emperor’s decree and they both left for Rome with joy. Saint Eleutherius was subjected to unspeakable tortures, flogging, roasting on an iron bed, boiling in pitch, and burning in a fiery furnace. The unwavering bishop was preserved from these torments by the power of God. Seeing the miraculous feats of the Saint, Caribus, the Roman eparch, declared his faith in Christ for which he too was tortured and then beheaded, together with Felix. Finally, the Holy Bishop Eleutherius was beheaded by the imperial executioners. When his holy mother, Anthia, came to collect the body of her martyred son, she too was beheaded for her confession of Christ. Because of his countless miracles, Saint Eleutherius is given the eponym of wonderworker. May he intercede for us always + #saint #eleutherius #eleftherios #illyria #illyricum #albania #bishop #priest #deacon #heiromartyr #martyr #anthia #anthea #mother #pious #felix #rome #romanemperor #emperor #hadiran #emperorhadrian #martyrdom #eparch #crown #faith #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Istria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXeW49Zrono/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today we celebrate the Hieromartyr Eleutherius of Illyria. Saint Eleutherius was raised in piety by eminent parents. His mother, Anthia, heard the Gospel from the Apostle Paul himself and was baptised by him. Being widowed at a young age, she entrusted her son into the care of the Bishop of Rome. Amazed at the spiritual gifts of the young Eleutherius, the Bishop ordained him a deacon at 15, a priest at 18, and Bishop of Illyria at only 20 years of age. Under the guidance of Bishop Eleutherius, the Christian flock multiplied daily. At this time, Emperor Hadrian decreed a persecution of Christians and sent the commander Felix with many soldiers to seize Bishop Eleutherius and to bring him to Rome. When the vicious Felix entered the Church where Eleutherius was serving, he heard the words of the holy hierarch and his heart was immediately softened and repented of his evil. Felix was baptised by Bishop Eleutherius and chose not to return him to the emperor. Eleutherius, however, wished to gain a martyr’s crown and urged Felix to obey the emperor’s decree and they both left for Rome with joy. Saint Eleutherius was subjected to unspeakable tortures, flogging, roasting on an iron bed, boiling in pitch, and burning in a fiery furnace. The unwavering bishop was preserved from these torments by the power of God. Seeing the miraculous feats of the Saint, Caribus, the Roman eparch, declared his faith in Christ for which he too was tortured and then beheaded, together with Felix. Finally, the Holy Bishop Eleutherius was beheaded by the imperial executioners. When his holy mother, Anthia, came to collect the body of her martyred son, she too was beheaded for her confession of Christ. Because of his countless miracles, Saint Eleutherius is given the eponym of wonderworker. May he intercede for us always + #saint #eleutherius #eleftherios #illyria #illyricum #albania #bishop #priest #deacon #heiromartyr #martyr #anthia #anthea #mother #pious #felix #rome #romanemperor #emperor #hadiran #emperorhadrian #martyrdom #eparch #crown #faith #orthodox #sophia

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Today we celebrate the Hieromartyr Eleutherius of Illyria. Saint Eleutherius was raised in piety by eminent parents. His mother, Anthia, heard the Gospel from the Apostle Paul himself and was baptised by him. Being widowed at a young age, she entrusted her son into the care of the Bishop of Rome. Amazed at the spiritual gifts of the young Eleutherius, the Bishop ordained him a deacon at 15, a priest at 18, and Bishop of Illyria at only 20 years of age. Under the guidance of Bishop Eleutherius, the Christian flock multiplied daily. At this time, Emperor Hadrian decreed a persecution of Christians and sent the commander Felix with many soldiers to seize Bishop Eleutherius and to bring him to Rome. When the vicious Felix entered the Church where Eleutherius was serving, he heard the words of the holy hierarch and his heart was immediately softened and repented of his evil. Felix was baptised by Bishop Eleutherius and chose not to return him to the emperor. Eleutherius, however, wished to gain a martyr’s crown and urged Felix to obey the emperor’s decree and they both left for Rome with joy. Saint Eleutherius was subjected to unspeakable tortures, flogging, roasting on an iron bed, boiling in pitch, and burning in a fiery furnace. The unwavering bishop was preserved from these torments by the power of God. Seeing the miraculous feats of the Saint, Caribus, the Roman eparch, declared his faith in Christ for which he too was tortured and then beheaded, together with Felix. Finally, the Holy Bishop Eleutherius was beheaded by the imperial executioners. When his holy mother, Anthia, came to collect the body of her martyred son, she too was beheaded for her confession of Christ. Because of his countless miracles, Saint Eleutherius is given the eponym of wonderworker. May he intercede for us always + #saint #eleutherius #eleftherios #illyria #illyricum #albania #bishop #priest #deacon #heiromartyr #martyr #anthia #anthea #mother #pious #felix #rome #romanemperor #emperor #hadiran #emperorhadrian #martyrdom #eparch #crown #faith #orthodox #sophia https://www.instagram.com/p/BrZRe5nFQy1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xo2dpp0ryswa