Saint Emidius

[Saint Emidius holy card]
Also known as
Emygdius
Emigdius
Memorial
5 August
Profile
Bishop. Very successful missionary to Trier, Germany. However, when he started smashing pagan idols, the non-converts revolted, and he had to flee to Rome for safety. When he returned to his mission, he was martyred by pagans before he could convert anyone else.
Died
beheaded c.303
relics at Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Patronage
against earthquakes
Ascoli Piceno, Italy
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Additional Information
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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