Anastasia of Rome
Martyred nun under emperor Valerian
About Anastasia of Rome
Lived 220 – 250 (aged 29–30). Anastasia of Rome was a Roman.
Anastasia the Roman (Greek: Αγία Αναστασία η Ρωμαία, died 250) was 3rd-century Christian saint and nun who was martyred during the reign of Roman emperor Decius.
Anastasia was orphaned at the age of three and was raised in a convent, where she became renowned for her asceticism. During the persecutions under the Emperor Decius, she was apprehended, tortured, and beheaded by a city administrator named Probus. Her feast day is celebrated on 29 October.
This St. Anastasia should not be confused with another St. Anastasia of Rome who was martyred with St. Basilissa in 68 AD.
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Who was Anastasia of Rome?
martyred nun under emperor Valerian
When was Anastasia of Rome born?
Anastasia of Rome was born in 220 in Rome.
When did Anastasia of Rome die?
Anastasia of Rome died in 250 in Rome.
What nationality was Anastasia of Rome?
Anastasia of Rome was Roman.
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