Post Views: 2,441 Sts. Nereus and Achilleus were Roman soldiers of the 1st century who became Christians and refused to remain in the military service. They were both martyred for the Faith and buried in the cemetery of Domitilla on the Via Ardeatina. The bas-relief of Achilleus being stricken is the oldest known representation of … Continue reading Saint of the day: Sts. Nereus, Achilleus and Pancras (Martyrs)