A martyr of Caesarea in Cappadocia who, on release from prison, sold his estate and gave to the poor and even to his accusers, then was seized again and slain (c. 130)
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The Holy Martyr Eupsychios of Caesarea in Cappadocia
Life
Eupsychios was a Christian martyr of Caesarea in Cappadocia who suffered during the persecution under the Emperor Hadrian (117–138). After his first arrest he was tortured and imprisoned; the synaxarion relates that he was healed of his wounds while in prison. Released from captivity, he sold his estate and distributed the proceeds to the poor — including to those who had denounced him. He was subsequently arrested again by a different governor, subjected to severe torments, and beheaded. The Church venerates him on 7 September.
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Martyrdom
Eupsychios is identified in some accounts as the son of a senator named Dionysius, of Caesarea in Cappadocia. During the Hadrianic persecution he was arrested, tortured, and thrown into prison. According to tradition he was healed of his wounds by an angel during his imprisonment.
On his release Eupsychios gave away all that he had to the poor, distributing even portions to those who had accused and tortured him. A new governor then seized him; he was suspended and cut with iron hooks before being killed by beheading. He is venerated as a martyr of the undivided Church and is commemorated in both the Orthodox Synaxarion and the Roman Martyrology.
