Almachius
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Almachius was an early Christian
martyr
. He was imprisoned, and later killed, because he had sought to convince Christians not to perform Pagan rites on New Years. He was slain in 391. His feast day is January 1.
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martyr
Martyr
A martyr is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious.-Meaning:...
. He was imprisoned, and later killed, because he had sought to convince Christians not to perform Pagan rites on New Years. He was slain in 391. His feast day is January 1.