Saint · 161-180
Martyred brothers Speusippus
Martyred brothers Speusippus, Eleusippus, Meleusippus, and those with them, in Gaul
New Calendar January 16 Old Calendar January 29
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Speusippus, Eleusippus, Meleusippus, and their grandmother Leonilla together with Neon, Turbo and Jonilla suffered in Gaul (by another account, in Cappadocia) in the second century, during the persecution under Marcus Aurelius (161-180). The Orthodox Church commemorates Martyred brothers Speusippus on January 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martyred brothers Speusippus as a patron when they bear the name Martyred at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Martyred brothers Speusippus, 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.