January 1st

Saint Almachius

Saint · Common of Martyrs · Rome, Italy

At Rome, Saint Almachius, who, opposing the gladiatorial games, was put to death by the gladiators themselves at the command of Alypius, prefect of the City, and was numbered among the victorious martyrs.

Latin Original

Romes,sancti Almáchii, qui, ludis gladiatórum obsistens, Alypio prafécto Urbi iubénte, ab ipsis gladiatóribus occísus inter victóres mártyres adnumerátus est.