Saint Achilles of Larissa
Also known as: Achilles of Thessaly; Achilles the Thaumaturgist; Achillas of…; Achillius of…; Ailus of…; Achilius of…
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
May 15
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Achilles of Larissa, also known as Achilles of Thessaly, was born in the 3rd century in Cappadocia, Asia Minor (in modern-day Turkey). He was born into an imperial Roman patrician family and received an excellent education, particularly in philosophy. After the death of his parents, Saint Achilles decided to dedicate his life to serving God and helping the poor....
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