Emilianus of Trevi

Saint Emilianus of Trevi , sometimes Æmilianus (died 302 or 304), was a 4th-century bishop of Trevi, martyred under Diocletian.

Life An account of his life is given in the Passio Sancti Miliani. Two codices exist of this account, one of the 9th century at Montecassino and one of the 12th century in the archives of Spoleto Cathedral. There are also extant what may be copies from an older document, of the 5th or 6th century.

Cult Emilianus is the patron of Trevi and his feast day is 28 January. The celebrations, going back to remote antiquity, culminates in the nocturnal procession, the Processione dell'Illuminata, held on the feast's eve (27 January).

The saint is also venerated at Ripa in Perugia where his feast in celebrated on the Sunday closest to 28 January.

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