St. Anastasius XIV

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Feastday: January 22
Died: 628

Martyr, originally a Persian called Magundat. Once a magician, Anastasius was a soldier in the army of King Khusrow II, ruler of Persia, when that ruler carried the Holy Cross from Jerusalem to Persia. He was so impressed with the relic and with the demeanor of the Christians that he left the army, became a Christian, and then a monk in Jerusalem. After seven years, Anastasius went to Persia to convert his own people. He was taken prisoner and promised honors by King Khusrow if he denied Christ. Remaining constant in the faith, Anastasius was strangled and beheaded with 68 or 70 other Christians on January 22, 628. His remains were taken to Palestine, and later Rome.

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William Jerome
2 years ago
It is worth pointing out that just a few short years after this rejection of Christianity by Persia they were conquered by Moslem Arabs.. I think you mean he was a Magi,a follower of the fire-worshiping old religion of Persia, not a magician who emlpoys magic.

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