Commemorated on April 24
The Martyrs Eusebius, Neon, Leontius, Longinus, and 40 Others were
present at the sufferings of the Great Martyr George (April 23), through
which they came to believe in Christ. They were then locked up in
prison. After the execution of St George, the emperor Diocletian
(284-305) issued an edict stating that all the prisoners were to offer
sacrifice to the idols. The martyrs refused. They were beaten with iron
rods, almost exposing their inner organs, and then their heads were cut
off with a sword.
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2014(with 2013's link here also and further:, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and even 2008!):
Three Days Preceding Pascha: Insights into Holy Week
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Is everything in the Gospel account of Holy Week, from Christ’s crucifixion
to His resurrection, perfectly clear? Many have questions and uncertainties
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