Almachius

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.

References

    • Holweck, F. G., A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints (St Louis: B. Herder Book Co., 1924) p. 51