Geminianus

Holy Martyr Geminianus is commemorated in the Greek calendar on 11 September (new style), together with Didymus, Diodorus, Diomedes and the old woman Ia.

The synaxarion says of Diodorus, Diomedes and Didymus that they were from Laodicea in Syria; seized by the ruler of the place, they confessed boldly that they were Christians and were scourged to death. Saint Ia, an aged woman, was taken captive by the Persians with nine thousand Christians and was beheaded after many torments. About Geminianus the sources consulted say no more than that his name stands in this group; he should not be confused with Geminianus, son of Saint Lucia, commemorated on 17 September.