Achillius of Larissa
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Saint Achillius of Larissa, also known as Achilles,[1] Ailus,[2] Achillas,[1] or Achilius[3] (Greek: Άγιος Αχίλλειος, Ágios Achílleios) (died 330 AD), was a 4th century bishop of Larissa and one of the 318 persons present at the First Council of Nicaea. His feast day is on 15 May.[4]
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Saint Achillius | |
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Bishop of Larissa | |
Born | 3rd century |
Died | AD 330 Larissa, Thessaly |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Catholic Church |
Major shrine | the island of St. Achillius in Small Prespa Lake, Greece |
Feast | 15 May |
Patronage | Larissa |
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