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(–202)
Biographical
A distinguished philosopher, Leonides was the father of Origen the Great. He died a martyr during the persecution under Septimius Severus in 202. He was condemned to death by the prefect of Egypt, Lactus, and beheaded. His property was confiscated. Leonides carefully cultivated the brilliant intellect of his son Origen from the latter's childhood, and imparted to him the knowledge of Holy Scripture. The feast of St Leonidas of Alexandria is celebrated on 22 April.
Place of birth: Alexandria, Egypt
Place of death:: Alexandria, Egypt
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