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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Julius

Martyr of Caerleon

A martyr at Caerleon in Roman Britain, together with Aaron, under Diocletian.

Feast
June 22old style July 5
Era
4th century
Place
Caerleon
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Julius of Caerleon was killed in 303 or 304 at Quadra Legionum (now Caerleon) in Wales, together with Aaron of Caerleon, in the persecution of Diocletian. The source for the report of the martyrdom is the work of Gildas, De Excidio Britonum. He is commemorated on 22 June (new style) and is counted among the earliest martyrs of Roman Britain, venerated as a saint of the undivided Church.

Commemorated the same day June 22