Saturday, January 08, 2011

St Emilian the Confessor, Bishop of Cyzicus


Commemorated on January 8

Saint Emilian was a zealous defender of the holy icons during the reign of Emperor Leo the Armenian. He suffered torture and martyrdom in the year 820. His main feast is August 8.




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