Died 186 Canonized Pre-congregation | Feast 22 August Name Antoninus Rome | |
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church | ||
Antoninus (died 186) was a public executioner in Rome. It is believed that during the trial of St Eusebius he had a vision and converted to Christianity. The proclamation of faith cost him his life and he was beheaded in 186. His feast day is 22 August.
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