Saint Euchaire was a 4th-century bishop and hieromartyr who lived in the region of Lorraine. He served as a wandering bishop, sharing a name with the earlier first bishop of Trier. According to tradition, he met his death in Pompey, located in present-day Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. He is remembered for his ultimate sacrifice, as he was reportedly beheaded at a burial ground before returning to the church in Liverdön while carrying his own head.
Life and death
As a traveling prelate, Euchaire lived during the fourth century. His life concluded on October 22, 362, when he was executed in Pompey. Local tradition recounts that after being decapitated at a cemetery, he miraculously walked back to the local temple in Liverdön holding his severed head.
Veneration
The saint is honored within Catholic and Orthodox traditions. His memory is observed on October 22 in the former diocese of Toul, while the diocese of Saint-Die commemorates him on October 27. His tomb is located in the church of Liverdön, where he is still venerated.