Martyr
Aemilius
A martyr commemorated with Castus, who died for Christ around 251.
Life
Holy Martyr Aemilius was an African and suffered in the year 251 at Carthage, together with Saint Castus. Their martyrdom is mentioned by Saint Cyprian and by Blessed Augustine.
No other details are preserved. They are saints of the undivided Church, commemorated on 22 May in the calendar of the Church of Greece (new style).
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