Antoninus of Rome
Roman executioner and saint
About Antoninus of Rome
Antoninus of Rome was an executioner.
Antoninus (died 186) was a public executioner in Rome. It is believed that during the trial of St. Eusebius he had a vision and converted to Christianity. The proclamation of his faith cost him his life, and he was beheaded in 186. His feast day is on 2 August.
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Who was Antoninus of Rome?
Roman executioner and saint
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Antoninus of Rome was an executioner.
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