Asterius of Caesarea
| Saint Asterius | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Died |
262 Caesarea, Palaestina |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast |
3 March Roman Catholic 7 August Eastern Orthodox |
Asterius of Caesarea was a Roman senator, who became a Christian martyr. After Asterius gave a Christian burial to a Roman soldier Marinus of Caesarea, who suffered martyrdom, he too was condemned to martyrdom, and was beheaded.[1]
References
- ↑ Saint Asterius of Caesarea Patron Saint Index
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