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Saint Eustace

General Information about St. Eustace:

In Latin, Sanctus Eustatius; In Italian, Sant Eustachio In French, St. Eustache

Attribute: Stag with Crucifix in horns

Patron saint of Hunters

Saints day: September 20. Roman Martyrology. Almost all the Roman Martyrologies, but not always on the same day. In the ancient Roman Calendar, published by Fronto, on Sept. 11; by the Copts on Sept. 15. but by the Greeks and Romans on Sept. 20. Authority:- The Greek Acts which are, however, fabulous.

Relics:Donai, Prague, Ecternach, Cologne, Madrid, ect

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Historiated Capitals

Vezelay: Church of Ste-Marie-Madelaine

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Updated by Jane Vadnal, December, 1997