Eleutherius and Antia


Eleutherius and Antia
The martyrdom of Eleutherius, from the Menologion of Basil II
Martyrs
Venerated inCatholic Church
Eastern Orthodoxy
Oriental Orthodoxy
CanonizedPre-Congregation
Major shrineCathedral of Rieti, Italy
FeastApril 18, September 5, November 24, December 15 (Eastern Orthodox Church)
AttributesMartyr's palm

Eleutherius, also written as Eleutherus, Eleuterus and Eleftherios (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.