Amaranthus of Albi

Holy Martyr Amaranthus of Albi was a martyr venerated at Albi in the south of France in the 3rd century, put to death, according to his record, around 260. The sources consulted say no more of his life. He is a saint of the undivided Church, known from the Western calendars. The calendars commemorate on the same day a Saint Amarand, abbot of Moissac and bishop of Albi around 700, who is a different person.

He is commemorated on 7 November, the liturgical date in the Orthodox calendar (the same day number on the old and new calendars).