Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. EUSTACE

Christian Saint

Also known as Eustachius

Patron Saint of Fire Prevention and Firefighters, also Madrid

Roman General out hunting. Comes across stag with crucifix between antlers. Instantly converted. Converts family. All baptized.

Wife captured by pirates. Two sons seized by wolf and lion. All miraculously saved by the trainee Saint.

Arrested as heretics and thrown into animal pit. Animals lick them with love.

Just when you think there should be a happy ending we can only say sorry. They were all roasted inside a brazen bull.

St. Eustace Facts and Figures

Name: Eustace
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Eustachius

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: ???-118
Celebration or Feast Day: September 20th

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1656

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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