Episode 2102: Sts. Alexander, Eventius & Theodulus

St. Alexander:
Saint Alexander was a martyr who lived during the Roman persecutions of Christians in the 3rd century. He is often referred to as Saint Alexander of Thessalonica or Saint Alexander the Soldier. According to tradition, Alexander was a soldier in the Roman army stationed in Thessalonica (modern-day Greece) during the reign of Emperor Maximian. When the persecution of Christians intensified, Alexander openly confessed his faith in Christ and refused to participate in pagan rituals. As a result, he was arrested, tortured, and eventually martyred for his refusal to renounce Christianity.

St. Eventius:
Saint Eventius, also known as Saint Eutychius, was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century. He was a native of the city of Ascalon (in present-day Israel) and served as a soldier in the Roman army. During the persecutions under Emperor Diocletian, Eventius openly declared his Christian faith and refused to offer sacrifices to the Roman gods. As a consequence, he was arrested, tortured, and executed for his steadfast refusal to renounce Christianity. Saint Eventius is honored as a martyr in the Catholic Church.

St. Theodulus:
Saint Theodulus was a Christian martyr believed to have lived during the Roman persecutions of the 4th century. He was a young man from Caesarea (modern-day Israel) who openly professed his Christian faith during the reign of Emperor Licinius. Theodulus was subjected to severe tortures, including burning and boiling oil, but he steadfastly refused to renounce his beliefs. Eventually, he was put to death for his faith, becoming one of the many martyrs of the early Christian Church.

These saints exemplify the courage and devotion of early Christians who faced persecution and martyrdom for their unwavering commitment to their faith in Christ. Their lives continue to inspire believers today.