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Greek Name Days

2nd century

Saint Eleutherius the Hieromartyr

Young bishop in Illyricum martyred together with his mother Anthia.

15 December

Biography

According to tradition, Eleutherius was the son of a Christian mother, Anthia, and was consecrated bishop at a very young age. He was martyred with his mother in the second century.

In folk tradition expectant mothers ask for his help for a safe delivery (in Greek, “lefteria”).

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