Sts. Eulampius and Eulampia

Saints Eulampius and Eulampia (died 310 AD) are venerated as 3rd century Christian martyrs. According to tradition, they were brother and sister and natives of Nicomedia and were executed during the reign of Roman emperor Maximinus.

According to tradition, Eulampius was arrested by the Roman authorities during an attempt to buy supplies (bread) for Christians who were hiding in caves on the outskirts of Nicomedia. After Eulampius was scourged, his sister Eulampia was arrested after she identified herself by emerging from a crowd to embrace and comfort him.

Eulampius and Eulampia were executed the next day. According to Christian tradition, two hundred soldiers, moved by the courage of the two siblings, converted to Christianity and were themselves martyred.

Saint Eulampia was the sister of Saint Eulampius. She was born during a period of intense persecution of Christians under the reign of Maximian Herculeus. Despite the dangers that came with professing the Christian faith, Eulampia remained steadfast in her devotion. As a young child, Eulampia was arrested for being a Christian.