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Martyr

Archelaus of Ostia

Martyr of Ostia, remembered in the early martyrologies.

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Feast
August 23old style September 5
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Archelaus of Ostia suffered martyrdom at Ostia near Rome, a companion of Cyriacus. The sources preserve only the name, the place and the companion. His commemoration falls on 23 August in the Roman Martyrology (Gregorian calendar); he is counted a saint of the undivided Church.

Commemorated the same day August 23