Martyr

Saint Eustace

Saint Eustace, a Roman general, converted after seeing a crucifix in a stag's antlers and was martyred with his family.

Patron saint of Hunters, Firefighters
Feast
September 20
Era
2nd Century
Place
Rome
Saint Eustace portrait

At a Glance

Saint Eustace

Feast Day
September 20
Era
2nd Century
Primary Place
Rome
Vocation
Martyr
Patronage
Hunters, Firefighters

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Overview

Saint Eustace

Saint Eustace, a Roman general, converted after seeing a crucifix in a stag's antlers and was martyred with his family.

Feast day: September 20

Patronage

Hunters, Firefighters

Connected Places

  • Rome, Italy: Sant'Eustachio Church
  • Matera, Italy: Relics site

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