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Saint

Anastasius

A saint commemorated in the Georgian Church calendar.

Feast
October 25old style November 7
Era
unknown

Life

Holy Martyr Anastasius, in the time of the persecution of Diocletian (284-305), gave himself up willingly to the persecutors. At the trial he confessed Christ boldly as the true God. The pagans cut off his head and threw his body into the sea. A devout and wealthy Christian woman, Ascalopia, found the martyr's body and buried it with honour. Many miracles took place at the saint's incorrupt remains.

The Church of Georgia commemorates him on 25 October (old style; 7 November new style).

Commemorated the same day October 25