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Saint Anastasius the Persian

Monk and martyr
Persia, Jerusalem and Caesarea in Palestine
Feast day: January 22

Group icon: Saints Anastasius the Persian and Timothy. Image source: Romanian Patriarchate calendar

A life of faith

Anastasius was born Magundat and served in the Persian army. Questions about the Christian veneration of the Cross led him to study Scripture and Christian teaching. He left military service, received baptism in Jerusalem and became a monk. Later he spoke about his faith among Persian soldiers at Caesarea. Arrest and persecution followed, and he was killed.

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A reflection

Anastasius invites reflection on pursuing difficult questions through study rather than leaving them unexplored.

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