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400 · Early Church

Saint Elpidius the Cappadocian (Italian: Sant'Elpidio, Santo Abate Elpidio) (4th century) was an abbot and saint of Asia Minor. Tradition states that he lived in a cave in Cappadocia for twenty-five years.

250–304 · Early Church

Emerentiana (Italian: Emerenziana) was a Roman virgin and martyr, who lived around the start of the 4th century. Her feast day is 23 January. According to the legend of Agnes of Rome, Emerentiana was her foster sister.

259 · Early Church

Saints Digna and Emerita (died 259 AD) are venerated as saints by the Catholic Church. They were Roman maidens seized and put to the torture as Christians in the persecution of Valerian (A.D. 254-A.D. 259) at Rome.

270 · Early Church

Saint Emeterius of Calahorra, also sometimes called Madir (died March 3, between 298 and 304), was a Roman soldier beheaded for professing Christianity.

250–304 · Early Church

Saint Emilianus of Trevi (Italian: Emiliano - or Miliano - di Trevi), sometimes Æmilianus (died 302 or 304), was a 4th-century bishop of Trevi, martyred under Diocletian. An account of his life is given in the Passio Sancti Miliani.

350–375 · Early Church

Emmelia of Caesarea (Greek: Ἐμμέλεια) was born in the late third to early fourth century, a period in time when Christianity was becoming more widespread, posing a challenge to the Roman government and its pagan rule.

273–303 · Early Church

Saint Emygdius (Latin: Emidius, Æmedius, Emigdius, Hemigidius; Italian: Sant'Emidio; c. 279 – c. 309 AD) was a Christian bishop who is venerated as a martyr. Tradition states that he was killed during the persecution of Diocletian.

201–303 · Early Church

Engratia (Portuguese: Santa Engrácia, Spanish: Santa Engracia) is venerated as a virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was martyred with eighteen companions in 303 AD.

100–69 · Early Church

Epaphroditus (Greek: Ἐπαφρόδιτος) is a New Testament figure appearing as an envoy of the Philippian church to assist the Apostle Paul (Philippians 2:25-30).

1–100 · Early Church

Epenetus or Epaenetus (Greek: Ἐπαινετός) is a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, considered one of the seventy disciples and may have been the first Bishop of Carthage or Cartagena. In the 16th chapter of St.

306–373 · Early Church

Ephrem the Syrian , also known as Ephraem the Deacon, Ephrem of Edessa or Aprem of Nisibis, (Syriac: ܡܪܝ ܐܦܪܝܡ ܣܘܪܝܝܐ — Mâr Aphrêm Sûryâyâ) was a prominent Syriac-Aramean Christian theologian and writer who is revered as one of the most notable hymnographers of Eastern Christiani…

250–303 · Early Church

Ephysius of Sardinia (250?–303?) is a Christian martyr. Nothing is known of his life, except his martyrdom. He is the patron of Cagliari, which is the capital of the island of Sardinia, in Italy. He is especially revered in the city, where his relics lie. The Feast of St.

438–496 · Early Church

Epiphanius of Pavia (438–496), later venerated as Saint Epiphanius of Pavia, was Bishop of Pavia from 466 until his death in 496. Epiphanius additionally held the offices of lector, subdeacon and deacon.

315–403 · Early Church

Epiphanius of Salamis (Ancient Greek: Ἐπιφάνιος; c. 310–320 – 403) was the bishop of Salamis, Cyprus, at the end of the 4th century. He is considered a saint and a Church Father by the Eastern Orthodox, Catholic Churches, and some Presbyterians.

178 · Early Church

Epipodius (French: Épipode) and his companion Alexander (died 178) are venerated as Christian saints. Their feast day is 22 April, and Alexander is additionally commemorated on April 24 in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

450 · Early Church

Eptadius of Autun, or Saint Aptas, born in the late 5th century in Autun and died in 525, is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, a moneyer of Autun, priest, hermit, and monk, and the founder of the Abbey of Cervon, which would be named in his honor.

427–480 · Early Church

Erbin of Dumnonia (Latin: Urbanus; c. 427 – c. 480) was a 5th-century King of Dumnonia (now Cornwall and Devon) and saint of Wales. Traditionally, Erbin was a King of Dumnonia, the son of Constantine Corneu and the father of Geraint.

201–308 · Early Church

Saint Adrian (died 308) travelled from Batanea to Caesarea Palaestina, where he was martyred together with Saint Eubulus. He is commemorated on 5 March; Eubulus on 7 March.

101–300 · Early Church

Saint Eucharius is venerated as the first bishop of Trier. He lived in the second half of the 3rd century. According to an ancient legend, he was one of the seventy-two disciples of Christ, and was sent to Gaul by Saint Peter as bishop, together with the deacon Valerius and the…

380–449 · Early Church

Eucherius (c. 380 – c. 449) was a high-born and high-ranking ecclesiastic in the Christian church in Roman Gaul. He is remembered for his letters advocating extreme self-abnegation.

300–300 · Early Church

Eudokia the Martyr or Ia (in Ancient Greek: Εὐδοκία ἡ Μάρτυς) is a Christian saint and martyr from the 3rd century. According to Christian hagiographic accounts, she was deported along with thousands of other Christians by Shapur I.

100–107 · Early Church

Eudokia (Greek: Ευδοκία) was a Samarian woman who lived in Heliopolis of Phoenicia (present day Baalbek, Lebanon). She should not be confused with the martyr Eudokia. Eudokia was very beautiful, and garnered her wealth by attracting wealthy lovers.

262 · Early Church

Eugenia of Rome (died c AD 258) was an early Christian Roman martyr whose feast day is celebrated on December 25 in the Roman Catholic Church, on December 24 (January 6, New Style) in the Eastern Catholic Churches and Eastern Orthodox Church, and on January 23 in the Armenian Apo…

400–450 · Early Church

Eugenius of Florence was a deacon and subdeacon who lived from 400 to 450. He died in Florence and is recognized as a saint.

250–250 · Early Church

Eugenius of Toledo was a Catholic priest and bishop born in Rome in 250. He died in 250 in Deuil-la-Barre by decapitation and is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.

100–65 · Early Church

Eugene of Valencia was a Christian from Hispania, a supposed disciple of the Apostle James, who died around the year 65. According to a late tradition documented from the 16th century onwards, he is considered the first bishop of Valencia.

290–303 · Early Church

Eulalia (c. 289 – February 12, 303), co-patron saint of Barcelona, was a 13-year-old Roman Christian virgin who was martyred in Barcelona during the persecution of Christians in the reign of emperor Diocletian (the Sequence of Saint Eulalia mentions his co-emperor the "pagan king…

290–304 · Early Church

Eulalia of Mérida (Augusta Emerita in 292 - Augusta Emerita 10 December, 304) was a young Roman Christian martyred in Augusta Emerita, the capital of Lusitania (modern Mérida, Spain), during the Persecution of Christians under Diocletian.

310 · Early Church

310 · Early Church

387 · Early Church

Saint Eulogius (Syriac: Walagash) was the Bishop of Edessa during the late 4th century A.D. He was persecuted for his faith under the Roman emperors. In 379 or 380 A.D., he built the House of Mar Daniel, a church in Edessa.

259 · Early Church

Eulogius of Tarragona, or Saint Eulogius (died January 21, 259), was a Hispano-Roman Christian cleric. While serving as a deacon, he was martyred alongside Bishop Fructuosus and the fellow deacon Augurius.

201–400 · Early Church

Saint Euphebius (Ephebus, Euphemus, Efrimus) is venerated as a patron saint and bishop of Naples. Ferdinando Ughelli writes that the date of Euphebius' episcopate cannot be determined with certainty. There is no biography of Euphebius’ life.

289–304 · Early Church

Euphemia (Greek: Εὐφημία; 'well-spoken [of]'), known as Euphemia the All-praised in the Eastern Orthodox Church, was a virgin martyr, who died for her faith at Chalcedon in 303 AD. According to tradition, Euphemia was martyred for refusing to offer sacrifices to Ares.

380–410 · Early Church

Euphrasia (also, Eupraxia) (380 – March 13, 410) was a Constantinopolitan nun who was venerated after her death as a saint for her piety and example of charity.

303 · Early Church

Saint Euphrasia is a Christian saint and martyr. She was born in Nicomedia during the reign of Emperor Maximian. According to tradition, she was very beautiful, kind-natured, and a faithful Christian.

50–100 · Early Church

Saint Euphrasius of Illiturgis (Spanish: San Eufrasio) is venerated as a Christian missionary of the 1st century, during the Apostolic Age. Euphrasius’ diocese was traditionally associated with Illiturgis (Iliturgi), located between Bailén and Andújar.

453 · Early Church

Saint Euphronius of Autun (died after 472) was a bishop of Autun between 450 and 490. According to Dom Basil Watkins OSB, Euphronius "was one of the greatest bishops of Gaul..."in the 5th century. He became bishop in 451 at the latest.

415–470 · Early Church

Euphrosyne of Alexandria (Greek: Ἁγία Εὐφροσύνη tr. "good cheer", 410–470), also called Euphrosynē, was a saint who disguised herself as a male to enter a monastery and live, for 38 years, as an ascetic.

250–304 · Early Church

Euplius (Euplus) (Italian: Euplo, Euplio, Greek: Εὖπλος) (d. c. AD 304) is venerated as a martyr and saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.

300 · Early Church

Saint Euprepius of Verona (Euprepus, Puprepis) is venerated as the first bishop of Verona. Not much is known of his life beyond the fact that his name was Greek (from the Greek words eu, "well", and prepein, "adapted, suited"), which is considered evidence of the antiquity of the…

362 · Early Church

Saint Eupsychius of Caesaria in Cappadocia (died 362 AD) was a Christian martyr who was executed for having caused the destruction of a pagan temple.

300 · Early Church

Saint Eusanius was a Catholic priest and bishop who died in 300 in Sant'Eusanio Forconese. He is recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

310 · Early Church

Pope Eusebius (died 21 October 310) was the bishop of Rome from 18 April 309 until his exile on 17 August 310. Not much is known about Eusebius's early life, but he was probably a Greek.

400 · Early Church

Eusebius of Bologna (died 400) was the Bishop of Bologna in the 4th century. He is venerated as a saint by various Christian denominations. Honored in the Catholic and Orthodox churches, his feast day is celebrated on September 26.

301–423 · Early Church

Eusebius of Cremona was a 5th-century monk, pre-congregational saint, and disciple of Jerome. He was born in Cremona. As a young man he travelled to Rome where he became an associate of Jerome, who was a secretary for Pope Damascus.

400–357 · Early Church

Eusebius of Rome (died c. 357), the founder of the church on the Esquiline Hill in Rome that bears his name, is listed in the Roman Martyrology as one of the saints venerated on 14 August.

330–379 · Early Church

Saint Eusebius of Samosata (died c. 379) was a Christian martyr and opponent of Arianism. His feast day is June 21. All that is definitely known of Eusebius is gathered from the letters of Basil the Great and of Gregory Nazianzen, and from some incidents in the "Ecclesiastical…

283–371 · Early Church

Eusebius of Vercelli (c. 2 March 283 – 1 August 371) was a bishop from Sardinia and is counted a saint. Along with Athanasius, he affirmed the divinity of Jesus against Arianism. Eusebius was born in Sardinia, in 283.

450 · Early Church · Benedictines

Saint Eustadius of Mesmont was a Catholic priest and member of the Benedictine order who was born in 450 in Mesmont. He died in Dijon and is recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church.