JUNE 24
Saint Longinus was one of seven martyred brothers who lived in Georgia during the reign of Maximian (284-305).
The brothers were banished to the Caucasus. During the journey all seven brothers died from hunger or torture. St Longinus died on the ship on July 28. Battered by a storm, the ship went aground at Pitindeia (Pitsunda), where the body of the holy martyr was buried.
Saint Longinus was one of seven martyred brothers who lived in Georgia during the reign of Maximian (284-305).
The brothers were banished to the Caucasus. During the journey all seven brothers died from hunger or torture. St Longinus died on the ship on July 28. Battered by a storm, the ship went aground at Pitindeia (Pitsunda), where the body of the holy martyr was buried.
