Saint Anastasius of Terni

Memorial

• 17 August

Profile

Hermit near Perugia, Italy. Bishop of Terni, Italy. Helped keep his flock from following the Arian heresy. Following the destructive invasion of his area by Totila, Anastasius led rescue and rebuilding efforts of homes and churches.

Born

• Syrian

Died

• c.553
• chapel built over his tomb due to the number of miracles reported there

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

• “Saint Anastasius of Terni”. Saints.SQPN.com. 14 June 2012. Web. 24 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-anastasius-of-terni/>