Emygdius
Trier-born Roman bishop and martyr (279-309) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Saint Emygdius (Latin: Emidius, Æmedius, Emigdius, Hemigidius; Italian: Sant'Emidio; c. 279 – c. 309 AD) was a Christian bishop who is venerated as a martyr. Tradition states that he was killed during the persecution of Diocletian.[1]
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Saint Emygdius | |
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Born | c. 279 AD Trier |
Died | c. 309 AD (aged 29–30) |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Major shrine | Ascoli Piceno |
Feast | 5 August; 18 August |
Attributes | episcopal robes; palm; supporting a crumbling wall or building |
Patronage | Ascoli Piceno; Guardiagrele; Naples (co-patron); Los Angeles; invoked against earthquakes |
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