Saint Eucarpius of Nicomedia

Saint Eucarpius of Nicomedia, also known as Eucarpius of Nicomedia, was a pagan soldier in the imperial Roman army and stationed in Nicomedia, which is located in modern-day Turkey. He lived during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, a time marked by severe persecutions against Christians. As a soldier, Eucarpius was assigned the task of hunting down and arresting Christians who refused to renounce their faith....