Leontios the Hypatikos

Holy Martyr Leontios the Consul, who gave up his soul in confession of Christ.

Leontios held consular rank and was a Christian. Tradition relates that he confessed Christ openly and distributed his goods to the poor before his death.

The Synaxarion honors him among the martyrs of this day, though the details of his sufferings are not preserved.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Leontios the Hypatikos is commemorated on October 7. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on October 20 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on October 7

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  Sergios and Vakchos

  Martyr, Σέργιος και Βάκχος

  Holy Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus.

  Name days: Sergios, Sergey, Serge, Sergio, Sergius

• Polychronios the Hieromartyr

  Hierarch, Πολυχρόνιος

  Holy Hieromartyr Polychronios the Presbyter, slain by the Arians at the altar.

  Name days: Polychronios, Polychronis, Polichronis, Chronis, Polychronia

• John the Hermit and the 98 Fathers of Crete

  Venerable, Ιωάννης ο Ερημίτης

  Venerable John the Hermit and the ninety-eight God-bearing Fathers who lived in asceticism with him in Crete.

• Julian and Caesarius of Terracina

  Martyr, Ιουλιανός και Καισάριος

  Holy Martyrs Julian the Presbyter and Caesarius the Deacon, who suffered at Terracina in Italy.