Leonides

Saints named Leonides

• Martyr Leonides of AlexandriaApril 22Christian of Alexandria, father of Origen, martyred in the persecution of 202.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Leonides?

The name day of Leonides is April 22, the feast of Martyr Leonides of Alexandria.

II.Which saints bore the name Leonides?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Leonides, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Leonides a good baptismal name?

Yes. Leonides is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Leonides of Alexandria as patron.