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Feast Day: February 26
Saint Eutropia of Lentini, also known as Eutropia of Italy, was a member of the imperial Roman pagan nobility. She was born in Lentini, Sicily, Italy, during a time when Christianity was not yet widely accepted. Eutropia lived a married life and was the mother of two children, Servilian and Saint Euthalia. Eutropia witnessed a miraculous healing performed by Saints Thecla and Justina, who were accompanied by Saints Alphius, Cyrinus, and Philadelphus. These holy brothers were eventually martyred for their faith. Impressed by their profound dedication to God, Eutropia fervently prayed to the martyred brothers in the hope of curing a medical problem she suffered. In response to her prayers, Eutropia received a vision from the brothers. They appeared before her and conveyed that her ailment could be cured through conversion to Christianity. They also revealed to her the future death of her daughter, Euthalia. Upon awakening from this vision, Eutropia immediately informed her daughter about the dream and its contents. Both mother and daughter decided to embrace the Christian faith and requested Baptism. Following the murder of her daughter, Eutropia chose to reside with Saint Thecla and Saint Justina. Together, they became tireless advocates for spreading the Christian faith in the Lentini region. Eutropia's commitment to evangelization and her unwavering faith earned her great respect among the local Christian community. Saint Eutropia of Lentini died in the year 260 in Lentini, Italy, due to natural causes. Although her exact mission or attributes that made her a patron are unknown, her devotion and commitment to Christianity have been recognized and honored throughout history. As of now, Saint Eutropia of Lentini remains venerated and is celebrated on her feast day, which is observed annually on the 26th of February in Lentini, Italy. While her representation is unspecified, her life and example continue to inspire and remind believers of the transformative power of faith. Although she was canonized prior to the establishment of the formal canonization process, her sainthood is recognized by the Catholic Church.