Holy Martyrs Eleutherius and Leonidas — August 8 / August 21 (Julian Calendar)

On this day, August 8 according to the Julian Calendar (August 21 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates Holy Martyrs Eleutherius and Leonidas.

The holy martyrs Eleutherius and Leonidas were still young boys when, during one of the persecutions of the Christians, the lawless ones seized them and condemned them to be burned in the fire.