Saint Artemius Megalomartyr
- Also known as
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Artemios of Antioch
Artemois the Greatmartyr
Shallita
- Memorial
- 20 October
- Profile
- Noted soldier and military leader under Emperor Constantine the Great.
Imperial prefect (viceroy) of Egypt and Duke of Alexandria, appointed by Emperor Constantius; he used his position to spread the faith.
During the reign of Julian the Apostate, Artemius became a fanatical Arian heretic, hunting and persecuting monks, nuns and bishops, including Saint Athanasius.
However, through prayer and the horror of the persecutions, Artemius converted to orthodox Christianity, supported the faith, and turned on pagans, including Julian.
He was accused by heathens of destroying idols, arrested, taken to Antioch, tortured and martyred.
- Died
- beheaded in 363 in Antioch;
local Christians buried in Antioch;
relics later transferred to Constantinople
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Additional Information
- New Catholic Dictionary
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- Readings
- O victorious Artemios, thou wast a noble athlete.
Now like a shining lamp thy miracles enlighten the world for the salvation of our souls.
- Troparion, Tone 5