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Martyrs Leonidas and his Companions of Corinth

Also known as Leonidas · Chariessa · Nike · Galina · Kalista · Nunechia · Basilissa · Theodora · Irene

A company of martyrs who suffered at Corinth in the year 258, cast into the sea for confessing Christ. According to tradition they walked upon the waters singing hymns before receiving their crowns.

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Notes

One cluster commemoration: Leonidas with the women martyrs Chariessa, Nike, Galina, Kalista, Nunechia, Basilissa, Theodora, and Irene.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints