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Hierarch · 5th century

Acacius of Melitene

Also known as Akakios of Melitene · Acacius, Bishop of Melitene

Acacius, bishop of Melitene in Armenia, was dedicated to God from childhood and ordained by his predecessor Otreius. He took part in the Third Ecumenical Council at Ephesus in 431, standing with St Cyril of Alexandria against the heresy of Nestorius, and reposed in peace.

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Notes

Sep 15 = uncovering of his relics.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints