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Saint
Leontius
Martyrs Leontius, Attius, Alexander, Cyndeus, Minsitheus, Cyriakus, Mineonus, Catunus, and Eucleus
New Calendar August 1 Old Calendar August 14
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Leontius, Attius, Alexander, Cyndeus, Minsitheus, Cyriakus, Mineonus, Catunus, and Eucleus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 1. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Leontius as a patron when they bear the name Leontius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Leontius, 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.