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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Holy Venerables

Aemilianus and Brachio

Hermits of the region of Tours, commemorated together, of the 6th century.

Feast
February 9old style February 22
Reposed
5766th century
Place
Tours
Order
Venerables

Life

The Holy Venerables Aemilianus and Brachio lived as hermits in the region of Tours in France in the sixth century and are commemorated together. The sources at hand say no more about their life. They are venerated as saints of the undivided Church and are commemorated on 9 February (new calendar).

Commemorated the same day February 9