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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Saint

Mercurialis of Forlì

Bishop of Forlì

First Bishop of Forlì, reposed around 406.

Feast
May 23old style June 5
Reposed
4065th century
Place
Forlì
Order
Hierarchs

Life

Saint Mercurialis of Forlì was bishop of Forlì in Romagna and reposed around 406. He is commemorated on 23 May. The historical figure attended the council of Rimini in 359 and was a zealous opponent of paganism and Arianism.

Legends have grown around him: it is said that he was the first bishop of the city, in the apostolic age, and saved it by killing a dragon, and he is often depicted so, like Saint George. The cathedral of Forlì bears his name.

Commemorated the same day May 23