Achillius of Larissa
Saint Achillius of Larissa, also known as Achilles, Ailus, Achillas, or Achilius (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.
Saint Achillius | |
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Mosaic in Hosios Loukas | |
| 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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