Saints of 20 February

Many holy martyrs (Tyre)

At Tyre, in Phoenicia, the commemoration of many blessed martyrs, whose number is known to God alone. Under the emperor Diocletian, they were put to death after a long and varied series of torments by the military commander Veturius. They were first lacerated with whips, and then delivered to several kinds of beasts. But, through the interposition of Providence, remaining unhurt, they consummated their martyrdom by the torment of fire and by the sword. This glorious multitude were incited to victory by the bishops Tyrannic, Silvanus, Peleus, and Nilus, and the priest Zenobius, who, together with them, won the palm of martyrdom by a successful combat.

Ss. Pothamius and Nemesius

In the island of Cyprus, the holy martyrs Pothamius and Nemesius.

St Eleutherius of Constantinople, bishop and martyr

At Constantinople, St. Eleutherius, bishop and martyr.

St Sadoth of Persia

In Persia, in the time of king Sapor, the birthday of St. Sadoth, bishop, and one hundred and twentyeight others, who refused to adore the sun, and by a cruel death purchased for themselves bright crowns.

St Leo of Catania

At Catania, in Sicily, St. Leo, bishop, illustrious for virtues and miracles.

St Eucherius, bishop

The same day, St. Eucherius, bishop of Orleans, whose miracles increased in proportion to the slanders of the envious.

St Eleutherius of Tournai

At Tournai, in Belgium, St. Eleutherius, bishop and confessor.