August 18, 2020

Holy Martyr Leo of Myra

Holy Martyr Leo (Feast Day - August 18)

Verses

Leo contested near the sea here below,
And found a sea of good things in the heavens.

The Holy Martyr Leo contested off the coast of Myra in Lycia.*

Notes:

* He may be the same Holy Martyr Leo who contested in Lycia that is commemorated on February 18.