St. Anastasiusthe Persian
Venerable Martyr· Red: Colour of spilt blood
“...the youth learned that upon it the Lord Himself was crucified for the salvation of mankind. He became acquainted with the truths of the Christian Faith...”
Dates of commemoration for saint
Birth
6th century
Persian Empire
Death
628
Caesarea, Palestine
History
- Translation of relics
- 7th century
Life path
- Monk
- Accepted Orthodoxy
- Soldier
Undertakings & Callings
- Asceticism
- Confessing the faith
Sufferings
- Torture
- Imprisonment
- Execution