Saint Anastasius
(Greek: resurrection)
Martyr (628), died Bethsaloe, Assyria.
A Persian magician and a soldier in the army of Khusrau, he was converted to Christianity when that monarch carried the Holy Cross from Jerusalem to Persia.
He took the name of Anastasius and lived a monastic life for seven years.
Desiring martyrdom he went to Caesarea, where he reproached his countrymen for their magic and fire-worship.
He was sent to Bethsaloe, imprisoned, strangled, and decapitated.
Patron of goldsmiths; invoked against headaches.
Relics at Rome.
Feast, Roman Calendar, 22 January.
New Catholic Dictionary
