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Saint Eustace (Latinized Eustachius or Eustathius, Greek Εὐστάθιος Πλακίδας Eustathios Plakidas) [1] is revered as a Christian martyr. According to legend, he was martyred in AD 118, at the command of emperor Hadrian. Eustace was a pagan Roman general, who converted to Christianity after he had a vision of the cross while hunting.
- AD 118
- Christian Martyrdom, bull; crucifix; horn; stag; oven
Mar 1, 2024 · Saint Eustace, one of the most famous early Christian martyrs venerated in the Eastern and Western churches. He is one of the 14 Holy Helpers (a group of saints conjointly honored) and a patron saint of hunters. Learn about his life and legend in this article.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Biography. With his lugubrious demeanour he was often cast as world-weary police officers or butlers, and it is for the role of Chief Inspector Claud Eustace Teal in the 1960s series The Saint, opposite Roger Moore, that he is best known. [3] Dean played Teal for almost the entire run of the series, except three instances in early episodes ...
- Ivor Donald Dean, 21 December 1917, London, UK
- 10 August 1974 (aged 56), Truro, Cornwall, UK
- In TV and film: 1954–1973
Saint Eustase. Eustache also known as Eustace or Eustase of Bourges or Autun where he originated, was a 6th-century priest who became bishop of Bourges. [1] [2] He trained at the Abbey of Saint-Symphorien, Autun . Eustache first became deacon and archdeacon of Autun, [3] was elected archbishop of Bourges, after the death of Severe Sulpice on 29 ...
Sep 20, 2023 · Saint Eustace, originally a Roman general named Placidus, experienced a profound transformation during a hunting trip. As he was chasing a majestic stag, the animal suddenly turned to face him. Remarkably, nestled between its antlers, Placidus perceived a crucifix. Accompanying this vision was a voice that identified itself as Jesus, revealing ...
Golden Legend: Life of Saint Eustace. E ustace, which first was named Placidus, was master of the chivalry knights, cavalry of Trajan, the emperor, and was right busy in the works of mercy, but he was a worshipper of idols. And he had a wife of the same rite, and also of the deeds of mercy, of whom he had two sons, which he did do nourish after ...
Sep 20, 2017 · The story of Saint Eustace tells how a Roman general named Placidus was once out hunting. He pursued a noble stag, which suddenly turned and approached him. Between the stag's antlers Placidus saw a crucifix. A voice was calling him by name. During the vision he received a prophecy: "I am Jesus who you honor without knowing it..." and that he would suffer for Christ. He was baptized with his ...
