Saint Anectus

Memorial
10 March
Profile
During the persecution of Emperor Valerian he was arrested for his faith, tortured, and martyred with a group of fellow Christians.
Born
Greek
Died
thrown to wild animals; when they would not harm him, he was beheaded c.258
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Additional Information
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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