Eusignius of Antioch

{{short description|4th century Roman soldier and Christian martyr}}

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|birth_date = 252

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|feast_day = 5 August

|venerated_in = Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church

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|death_place = Antioch

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Eusignius was a martyred Roman soldier. He began his military career under the emperor Maximian.{{cite web|title=Martyr Eusignius of Antioch|url=http://oca.org/saints/lives/2014/08/05/102206-martyr-eusignius-of-antioch|website=Orthodox Church of America|accessdate=30 October 2014}} Under the reign of Constantine he served as general and was witness to emperor's vision of a cross in the sky symbolizing victory. Eusignius retired from the military after 60 years of service.{{cite web|title=Martyr Eusignius of Antioch|url=http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/saintoftheday/martyr_eusignius_of_antioch1|website=Ancient Faith Radio|accessdate=30 October 2014}}

Eusignius was present at the martyrdom of St. Basiliscus and is said to have seen angels and Jesus Christ who took Basiliscus up to heaven.{{cite web|title=Saint Eusignius|url=http://www.newmanconnection.com/faith/saint/saint-eusignius|website=The Newman Connection|accessdate=30 October 2014}}

He was beheaded by Julian the Apostate in 362 for denouncing paganism.

Eusiginius is one of the 140 Colonnade saints which adorn St. Peter's Square.