Martyrs of Lyons under Marcus Aurelius:

Sts. Blandina the Great, Pothinus (Photinus) the Bishop, Sanctus the Deacon, Alexander the Physician, Biblides, Ponticus, Vettius Epagathus, Maturus, Attalus, and their Companions

• 1912 Catholic Encyclopedia: (Read with caution)

• Eusebius: Ecclesiastical History, v: The story of the martyrs and the famous letter of the survivors may be found in the first four chapters. --- NA