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Martyr

Archilius of Rome

A martyr of Rome, put to death for his faith in Christ.

Feast
April 6old style April 19
Era
3rd century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Archilius of Rome, also called Alchimius, was a priest and received a martyr's death in the third century, together with Jeremiah. No details have been preserved of their life or of how they died.

Their memory is attested by Saint Gregory the Dialogist, Pope of Rome, who departed to the Lord in 604 and is commemorated on 12 March. Saints Jeremiah and Archilius are commemorated on 19 April.

Commemorated the same day April 6