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Saint for a Minute
Saint Anastasius The Persian
Saint Anastasius The Persian

Saint Anastasius The Persian

Also known as: Anastasius XIV; Magundat

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

January 22

Died

January 1, 628

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Anastasius The Persian, also known as Anastasius XIV or Magundat, was a remarkable figure in the early history of Christianity. Born in Persia under the name Magundat, he embarked on a journey that led him from being a pagan magician and a soldier in the army of Persian king Khusrow II to becoming a devoted monk and eventually a martyr for his newfound faith....