Saint Eleutherius (Pope and Martyr)
A pope of Greek origin in the 2nd century, Eleutherius governed the Church under Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. He is famous for sending missionaries t…
First name and chronology
Eleutherius
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Eleutherius, between 101 and 531; the most famous is Saint Eleutherius, celebrated on February 20th.
Chronology of the name Eleutherius
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 101-200 Saint Eleutherius (Pope and Martyr) A pope of Greek origin in the 2nd century, Eleutherius governed the Church under Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. He is fam…
- 454-531 Saint Eleutherius of Tournai Bishop of Tournai in the 5th century, Eleutherius fought against paganism and heresies. He is famous for baptizing eleve…