Anastasius of Persia
Anastasius of Persia | |
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The burial of Anastasius in the Menologion of Basil II | |
| Saint & Martyr | |
| Born | 6th Century Ray |
| Died | 22 January 628 Euphrates Valley |
| Venerated in | Orthodox Churches, Eastern Catholic Churches, Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | pre-congregation |
| Feast | 22 January |
Saint Anastasius of Persia, also known by his native name Magundat, was a Zoroastrian soldier in the Sasanian army who later became a convert to Christianity and was martyred in 628.