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Saint
Leonida
Martyr Leonida
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
Martyr Leonida is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 15. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Leonida as a patron when they bear the name Leonida at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Leonida, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.