Martyr
Anthusa of Rome
A martyr of Rome, put to death for her faith in Christ.
- Feast
- December 8old style December 21
- Era
- 5th century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Anthusa of Rome suffered for Christ at Rome, in the fifth century. She was the wife of a Roman official and had been baptised by Saint Ambrose of Milan. She was burned after refusing the proposal of Sunilda, wife of the city prefect, to accept Arian baptism. She is commemorated on 21 December.
Commemorated the same day December 8
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