Saint Achillas
Saint Achillas (also known as Achillus or Achillas the Deacon; died c. 313 AD) is venerated as a confessor and bishop of the early Church in Egypt. He is most prominently identified with Saint Achillas of Alexandria (treated in a separate article), who served as Patriarch of Alexandria around 311–312 AD. There are also additional saints of this name in Eastern Christian tradition who are commemorated separately.
The name "Achillas" is Greek in origin, derived from the name of the hero Achilles of Greek mythology. In early Christian Egypt it appears as a name in the Coptic and Greek communities of the Nile Delta and Alexandria.
Saint Achillas (as distinct from Saint Achillas of Alexandria) appears in Eastern martyrological tradition as one of the early Egyptian or Palestinian witnesses to the faith. The details of his particular story — his rank, region, and the nature of his sanctity — are a matter of limited historical documentation in sources distinct from those covering the Patriarch of Alexandria.
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| Saint Achillas | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Unknown (clergyman or layman) |
| Rel. Affiliation | Early Egyptian Christianity; Coptic Orthodox Church |
| Birthplace | Egypt (precise location unknown) |
| Death Place | Egypt (precise location unknown) |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes or martyrdom |
| Liturgical Class | Not included |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Birth
The birth date and birthplace of Saint Achillas cannot be confirmed from available historical sources. He is placed in the early Christian tradition of Egypt and is associated with the Greek-speaking and Coptic-speaking communities of the Nile valley and Alexandria.
Early Life
No details of the early life of Saint Achillas are preserved in available historical sources beyond what is implied by his inclusion in Eastern martyrological tradition.
Occupation
The occupation or ecclesiastical rank of Saint Achillas is not confirmed in available sources.
Vocation
Saint Achillas's vocation was expressed through his fidelity to the Christian faith.
Death
The date and circumstances of Saint Achillas's death are not confirmed in available historical sources.
Saint Achillas met his end in fidelity to the Christian faith and is commemorated among the early saints of Egyptian Christianity.
Significant events
- Commemorated in Eastern Christian tradition among the early saints of Egypt.
- Name closely associated with the important figure of Saint Achillas of Alexandria (c. 311–312 AD).
Significant locations
Legend
Birth location: Egypt (precise location unknown)
Death location: Egypt (precise location unknown)
Notable location: Region of his ministry and veneration (Egypt)
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Parishes
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Media
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Shrines
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List of shrines
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Canonization
Servant of God
Saint Achillas's recognition rests on ancient Coptic and Eastern Christian tradition.
Venerable
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Beatification
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Canonization
Saint Achillas is recognized through ancient Coptic and Eastern Christian tradition.
Miracles
No specific miracles attributed to Saint Achillas have been formally documented.
Miracle for beatification
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Miracle for canonization
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Other notable miracles
No specific miracles are recorded in available sources.
Patronage
No formal patronage has been assigned to Saint Achillas.
Feast day
The feast day of Saint Achillas has not been universally established.
Veneration
Saint Achillas is venerated in the Coptic Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox traditions among the early saints of Egyptian Christianity.
Prayers
Authored
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Intercessory
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Books
Written about the saint
- Coptic Orthodox Church synaxarion. Hagiographic tradition.
Written by the saint
- No writings by Saint Achillas have been identified.
External links
References
- Coptic Orthodox Church synaxarion.
- Eastern Christian hagiographic tradition.