Saint Melas
Feast day: January 16
Biography
Melas (died 385) was the bishop of the city and monastery of Rhinocolura (modern-day El Arish, Egypt, on the border with Palestine). During the reign of Emperor Valens (364–378), who was a follower of Arianism, a decree was issued to expel all Catholic bishops. Melas was imprisoned and tortured for his faith. He has been venerated as a saint by Catholics since ancient times. His feast day is celebrated on January 16.
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