Saint Anastasius the Fuller

Martyr (c.304), born Aquileia, Italy. He followed the fuller's trade at Salona, Dalmatia. Under Diocletian he was arrested and thrown into the sea because he painted a conspicuous cross on his door. His body was brought to Salona, where a church was built in his honor. In the 7th century his relics were transferred to Spalato. Patron of fullers and weavers. Feast, 26 August.

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