Eleutherius of Nicomedia

St. Eleutherius of Nicomedia (died 303) was a soldier who was martyred under Diocletian. He was accused of trying to burn the palace of Diocletian. He was burned to death after being tortured alongside his companions. A large number of Christians were martyred alongside Eleutherius through various means, including fire and drowning. His feast day is October 2.

In popular culture

 * St. Eleutherius of Nicomedia is one of the saints that appears to come to life to chastise Reverend Lovejoy in the season 8 episode of The Simpsons, "In Marge We Trust".