Leonilla

Saints named Leonilla

• LLMartyr Leonilla of LangresJanuary 16Grandmother of the holy martyr triplets Speusippus, Eleusippus and Melasippus, killed for the Christian faith at Langres.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Leonilla?

The name day of Leonilla is January 16, the feast of Martyr Leonilla of Langres.

II.Which saints bore the name Leonilla?

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

III.Is Leonilla a good baptismal name?

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