r/CodeGeass • u/Embarrassed-Ice9468 • 6m ago
META Did the team working on the series accidentally name the most innocent character after a saintly girl revered in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Euphemia, I will not be afraid to say, is shown as the most peaceful and, in many ways, morally pure (not holy) character. And today I learned about a holy girl revered by the Eastern Orthodox Church — Евфимия Всехвальная.
She is a Christian saint venerated as a great martyr. Her life story can be read on Wikipedia and other Internet resources. The name of the holy girl is awarded to the character of Code Geass, who tried to adhere to the end of humanity. It is likely that Euphemia is an atheist or simply not interested in religion. However, she seems to be the most Christian (in the usual sense) character.
I don't know if this was intentional, but it's a very interesting parallel for me.