Eutropius and Tigrius

The holy martyrs Eutropius and Tigrius were supporters of Saint John Chrysostom during his exile and suffered in the year 405, in Constantinople, in the time of Emperor Arcadius (395-408). They are commemorated on 12 January (new style).

Tigrius was a priest and Eutropius a reader or deacon in the cathedral of Constantinople. After the burning of the cathedral, which broke out at John's second exile, they were arrested on the false charge of having set fire to the cathedral. Eutropius was tortured and died of his injuries in 405, while Tigrius was exiled to Asia Minor. Both are counted martyrs. The sources give no other details about their lives.