Saint Aemilianus

Saint Aemilianus or Aemilius lived in the 5th century AD, and is known as a physician, confessor, and martyr. In the reign of the Arian Vandal King Huneric (477-484 AD), he became emmired in the Arian persecution in Africa. When he would not convert to Arianism he was put to death by being flayed alive. The Roman church celebrates his memory on December 6, the Greek church on December 7.Martyrol. Rom. ed. Baron.Victor Vitensis, De Persecut. Vandal, v. 1, with Ruinart's notes, Paris. 8vo. 1694Bzovius, Nomendator Sanctorum Professione Medicorum
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Category:Roman Catholic saints
Category:Eastern Orthodox saints
Category:Christian martyrs of the Roman era
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