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Emygdius

273 – 303

Christian bishop and martyr

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Lived 273 – 303 (aged 29–30). Emygdius was a catholic priest and bishop.

Saint Emygdius (Latin: Emidius, Æmedius, Emigdius, Hemigidius; ; – AD) was a Christian bishop who is venerated as a martyr. Tradition states that he was killed during the persecution of Diocletian.

Life His hagiography

In 1703, a violent earthquake occurred in the Marche, but did not affect the city of Ascoli Piceno. The city's salvation was attributed to Emygdius. He was thenceforth invoked against earthquakes, and the city dedicated a church to him in 1717. All Catholic churches in the State of California are mandated to commemorate his feastday, invoking his protection against earthquakes.

Emygdius is considered to have protected Ascoli from other dangers. A dazzling vision of Emygdius is said to have deterred Alaric I from destroying Ascoli in 409. The troops of Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor passed through the region in 1038 carrying the plague; Bernardo I, bishop of Ascoli, invoked Emydgius' aid and the plague stopped. During World War II, on 3 October 1943, Emygdius is said to have protected the city against German movements against the Italian partisans.

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Important facts

Born
273, Trier
Birth century
Positions held
Bishop
Also known as
Saint Emygdius

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Emygdius?

Christian bishop and martyr

When was Emygdius born?

Emygdius was born in 273 in Trier.

When did Emygdius die?

Emygdius died on 5 August 303 in Ascoli Piceno.

What was Emygdius's occupation?

Emygdius was a catholic priest and bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emygdius

· Wikidata: Q260816

· DBpedia: Emygdius

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