ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 2nd of June SAINT PHOTINUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF LYON [This feast is also called, "Photinus, Sanctius, Vetius, Epagatus , Maturus, Ponticus, Biblides, Attalus, Blandina and Others".] These are the famous 2nd century martyrs of Lyons, of which city Photinus or Pothinus was Bishop. At the time of his martyrdom the venerable Prelate was ninety years of age. They suffered under the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Philosopher (A.D. 177). The details are given in the authentic letter addressed on the occasion by the Churches of Gaul to those of Asia. This letter, which is extant, was probably composed by Saint Irenaeus. The Christians were at first set upon by the Pagan mob; but afterwards they were tried and condemned, because of their religion, by the regular tribunals. The aged Bishop Pothinus expired in his dungeon from the ill-usage he had received. The others were thrown, as part of the spectacle, to the wild beasts