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1. Saint Eustace

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   Following the vision, Placidus immediately embraced Christianity, taking the name Eustace (meaning "fruitful" or "good standing"). He was baptized along with his wife, Theopista, and their two sons, Agapius and Theopistus.
   The narrative dictates that Eustace faced severe trials, mirroring those of other great martyrs, including the loss of his wealth, exile, and the forced separation from his family. However, the most unique element of his martyrdom involved extreme environmental exposure. He and his family were reportedly placed inside a hollowed-out bronze statue of [Hercules](/entries/her…