Martyr
Aemilius of Africa
Martyr of Africa
Martyr of Africa, venerated in the Western Church.
- Feast
- December 6old style December 19
- Era
- 5th century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Aemilius of Africa (also called Aemilianus) lived in the fifth century and is known as a physician, confessor and martyr. In the time of the Arian Vandal king Huneric he was caught up in the Arian persecution in Africa. Because he resisted conversion to Arianism, he was put to death by being flayed alive. He is commemorated on 6 December in the Roman Catholic Church and on 7 December in the Orthodox Church (new style).
Commemorated the same day December 6
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