Three twin brothers from Langres, Speusippe, Eleusippe, and Meleusippe, were converted to Christianity by Saint Benignus under the influence of their grandmother, Saint Leonilla. After breaking the idols on their estate, they confessed their faith before the Roman magistrates. They miraculously survived the stake before passing away in prayer, becoming the founding figures of the Church of Langres.
Contemporaries
Figures and markers around the normalized period for this entry.
Biography
SAINT SPEUSIPPE, SAINT ELEUSIPPE, AND SAINT MELEUSIPPE,
TWIN BROTHERS
Iconography
Signs and attributes
The supernatural in their life
The miracles of Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus
Frequently asked questions about Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus
Who was Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus?
Three twin brothers from Langres, Speusippe, Eleusippe, and Meleusippe, were converted to Christianity by Saint Benignus under the influence of their grandmother, Saint Leonilla. After breaking the idols on their estate, they confessed their faith before the Roman magistrates. They miraculously survived the stake before passing away in prayer, becoming the founding figures of the Church of Langres.
What is Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus: Langres and Saint-Geosmes.
How is Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus depicted in Christian art?
In iconography, Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus is recognizable by: pyre, broken chains, baptismal font and three brothers together.
How did Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus die?
Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus suffered martyrdom for the Christian faith (2nd century).
What miracles are attributed to Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus?
2 miracles are attributed to this saint, notably: Vision / apparition, Protection / deliverance and Mastery of the elements.
Which saints were contemporaries of Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus?
Contemporaries include: Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (First Bishop of Paris), Saint Pothinus and his companions (Martyrs of Lyon), Saint Benignus of Smyrna and Jesus Christ (Relics of the Passion).
What are the other names of Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus?
Other forms of the name: Speusippus, Eleusippus, Meleusippus, Saints Jumeaux and Saint Geosmes.
Who are the relatives of Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus?
Relatives of Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus and Meleusippus: Léonilla (grandmother) and Faustus (great-uncle).
Annexes & related entities
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Key Events
- Education by their grandmother Leonilla
- Sacrifice to the goddess Nemesis at Palmasius
- Meeting and instruction by Saint Benignus
- Baptism and destruction of the idols and the twelve temples
- Appearance before the judge Quadratus
- Torture of the tree and the pyre
- Died in prayer after the intervention of angels
Quotes
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The more you torment us, the more our God will strengthen us.
Martyrs' response to the judges