Saint · 161-180
Speusippus and companions
Martyrs Speusippus, Eleusippus, Meleusippus and their Grandmother Leonilla, together with Neon, Turbo, and the woman Jonilla (Jovilla) in Cappadocia (161-180)
New Calendar January 16 Old Calendar January 29
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Speusippus, Eleusippus, Meleusippus and their Grandmother Leonilla, together with Neon, Turbo, and the woman Jonilla (Jovilla) in Cappadocia (161-180) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 16. 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 Speusippus and companions as a patron when they bear the name Speusippus 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 Speusippus and companions, 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.