Saints Leonidas and 7 virgin companions, martyrs

Authority level: Authoritative doctrine
Disciplinary status: Church discipline
Evidence type: Historical account
GuideThe Church's official commemoration and the communion of saints are authoritatively received; the assigned date is liturgical or martyrological discipline, while biographical particulars depend on historical evidence.
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Saints Leonidas and 7 virgin companions, martyrs are commemorated in the Church's calendar on April 16.

Commemoration

The calendar source records “Saints Leonidas and 7 virgin companions, martyrs” on April 16. The recorded liturgical or martyrological designation is Commemorated in the Roman Martyrology. The named saints are commemorated together as one liturgical or martyrological group.[1][2]

The named saints live with Christ in the communion of saints and intercede for the Church.

References

  1. 1.Mysterii Paschalis — The General Roman Calendar and the ordering of the liturgical year
  2. 2.Roman Martyrology 2004 name-and-date index — Unofficial English index used only for names and assigned dates; Martyrology eulogies are not reproduced