Canonized Pre-Congregation Name Anastasius of | Role Saint Died Antioch | |
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Feast 21 December Roman Catholic
20 April Eastern Orthodox Similar Agabus, Theophilus of Antioch, Babylas of Antioch, Margaret the Virgin, Artemius | ||
Anastasius II of Antioch, also known as Anastasius the Younger, succeeded Anastasius of Antioch as Eastern Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, in 599. He is known for his opposition and suppression of simony in his diocese, with the support of Pope Gregory the Great. In 609 Anastasius is said to have been murdered during an uprising of Syrian Jews against Emperor Phocas, although some Monophysite locals or soldiers have also been suggested.
Anastasius is one of the 140 Colonnade saints which adorn St. Peter's Square.
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