Martyr · 4th century
Saint Neaniskos the Martyr of Alexandria
Also known as Neaniscus
A Christian of Alexandria denounced in the persecution of Diocletian who, granted wisdom to confound his judges, endured torture for seven days and was beheaded for Christ.
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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints