Eleutherius and Antia
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Eleutherius, also written as Eleutherus, Eleuterus and Eleftherios; and his mother Antia, or Anthia are venerated as Christian saints and martyrs in Albania, Greece and Cyprus, and Italy.
The martyrdom of Eleutherius, from the Menologion of Basil II
Fresco from Dionysiou Monastery
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In Christian belief, a saint, also known as a hallow, is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. However, the use of the term saint depen
Eleutherius and Antia
…Ancient Greek: Ἐλευθέριος); and his mother Antia, or Anthia (Ancient Greek: Ἀνθία, Italian: Santi Eleuterio e Anzia) are venerated as Christian saints and martyrs in Albania, Greece and Cyprus, and Italy. Born in Rome, Eleutherius's father died when he was a young child and his mother, Anthia, took…
John the Baptist pictured with a halo. In Christian iconography, saints may also be depicted with wreaths, palm branches, white lilies and other attributes.
A portrait depicting Saint Francis of Assisi by the Italian artist Cimabue (1240–1302)
Saint, 12th-century fresco in Staraya Ladoga
"Scripture does not teach calling on the saints or pleading for help from them. For it sets before us Christ alone as mediator, atoning sacrifice, high priest, and intercessor."—A.C. Article XXI.