Anysia of Thessalonica | |
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.jpg) The assault and murder of Saint Anysia by the soldier, from the Menologion of Basil II, 10th century | |
| Martyr | |
| Born | 284 Thessalonica, Macedonia, Roman Empire |
| Died | 304 Gate of Cassandra, Thessalonica, Macedonia, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Major shrine | Basilica of Saint Demetrios, Thessaloniki,  Greece |
| Feast | 30 December[1] |
| Attributes | Veil, cross |
Saint Anysia of Thessalonica (Greek: Άγία Άνυσία) was a Christian virgin and martyr of the 4th century. Anysia was born to a wealthy and pious Christian family in Thessalonica. She dedicated herself to vows of chastity and poverty, praying and helping the poor.