Saint Anastasius II of Antioch
- Also known as
- Anastasius II the Younger
- Memorial
- 21 December
- Profile
- Bishop of Antioch in 599.
Fought simony in his diocese with the support of Pope Gregory the Great.
Murdered by a mob during an uprising of Syrian Jews against Emperor Phocas who was trying to force conversions; because he died in anti-Church violence, he is considered a martyr.
- Born
- 6th century
- Died
- 609
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
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