Anastasius of Persia | |
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Saint & Martyr | |
Born | 6th Century Ray |
Died | Euphrates Valley | 22 January 628
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.