Leonides of Alexandria
Christian martyr and father of Origen (died 202)
About Leonides of Alexandria
Lived 101 – 202 (aged 100–101).
Leonides of Alexandria (Greek: ) was a Greek early Christian martyr who lived in the second and early third centuries AD. Eusebius also says that he was of Greek nationality.
Family The name of Leonides' wife is unknown, but she bore at least six children after Origen.
Porphyry, a Neoplatonist, claims Origen's parents were pagans.
Leonides catechized his children well. Origen attempted to follow his father in martyrdom, but he was detained by his mother - it is said that she hid his clothes so that Origen could not leave the house.
Feast The Catholic feast of Leonides is celebrated on April 22.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leonides of Alexandria?
Christian martyr and father of Origen (died 202)
When was Leonides of Alexandria born?
Leonides of Alexandria was born in 101.
When did Leonides of Alexandria die?
Leonides of Alexandria died in 202 in Alexandria.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Leonides of Alexandria
· DBpedia: Leonides of Alexandria
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