ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of December WELCOME! SAINT LEOCADIA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR The name of Saint Leocadia is highly reverenced in Spain. This holy virgin was a native of Toledo, and was apprehended by an order of Dacian, the cruel governor under Diocletian, in 304. Her constancy was tried by torments, and she died in prison. For, hearing of the martyrdom of St Eulalia, she prayed that God would not prolong her exile, but unite her speedily with her holy friend in his glory; in which prayer she happily expired in prison. THREE FAMOUS CHURCHES IN TOLEDO BEAR HER NAME Three famous churches in Toledo bear her name, and she is honoured as principal patroness of that city. In one of those churches most of the councils of Toledo were held; in the fourth of these she is honourably mentioned. Her relics were kept in that church with great respect, till, in the incursions of the Moors, they were conveyed to Oviedo, and some years aft...