Saint Eustathius of Antioch Biography
Saint Eustathius of Antioch Profile. Born: 270 AD in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 337 AD in Antioch, Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on February 21.
St. Eustathius of Antioch Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth | 270 AD |
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Country of Birth | Turkey in Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
Profession | Missionary |
Place of Work | Turkey |
Date of Death | 337 AD |
Place of Death | Antioch, Turkey |
Feast Day | February 21 |
Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
St. Eustathius of Antioch was noted for his eloquence in his defence for Christianity. He was the bishop of Beroea in Syria and later transferred to be the Bishop of Antioch in Turkey in 324 AD.
Eustathius fought Arianism and assisted the General Council of Nice. He was later exiled by the then emperor Constantine the Great for opposing Arianism.
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