Eleutherius of NicomediaSt. Eleutherius of Nicomedia (died 303) was a soldier who was martyred under Diocletian. He was accused of trying to burn the palace of Diocletian.[1] He was burned to death after being tortured alongside his companions.[2] A large number of Christians were martyred alongside Eleutherius through various means, including fire and drowning.[3] His feast day is October 2.[1] In popular culture
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