Eunice of Syria

Holy Martyr Eunice of Syria was a daughter in the family of the martyrs Terentius and Neonilla, whose children were Sarbilus, Photus, Theodulus, Hierax, Nitus, Vilus and Eunice. All of them suffered in the time of the Emperor Decius (249 to 251).

This faithful family zealously confessed its faith in Christ and condemned the worship of idols. The pagans subjected the whole Christian family to terrible torments and tortures, but could not make them deny the true faith. The holy martyrs were beheaded. Eunice is commemorated on 10 November (new style), together with her parents and brothers. Their story is also found in the Lives of the Saints by Saint Demetrius of Rostov.