Emygdius

About Emygdius

The Roman Martyrology identifies Emygdius as a bishop and martyr associated with Ascoli. The surviving Passion offers a more elaborate account, but the source-critical discussion treats its chronology and story as late and unreliable. The Diocese of Ascoli Piceno’s present recognition of him as a patron is evidence for continuing local devotion; it does not independently verify the Passion’s episodes.