Anastasius II of Antioch
Anastasius II of Antioch, also known as Anastasius the Younger, succeeded Anastasius of Antioch as Greek Patriarch of Antioch, in 599. Anastasius is known for his opposition and suppression of simony in his diocese, with the support of Pope Gregory the Great. In 609 Anastasius is said to have been burned alive during an uprising of Syrian Jews, who were under threat of forced conversion to Christianity.
Anastasius II of Antioch
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- Name
- Saint Anastasius
- Born
- 550
- Died
- 609
- Place of death
- Antioch
- Nationality
- Byzantine Empire
- Occupation
- writer · presbyter
- Languages
- medieval Greek
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Anastasius II of Antioch, also known as Anastasius the Younger, succeeded Anastasius of Antioch as Greek Patriarch of Antioch, in 599. Anastasius is known for his opposition and suppression of simony in his diocese, with the support of Pope Gregory the Great. In 609 Anastasius is said to have been burned alive during an uprising of Syrian Jews, who were under threat of forced conversion to Christianity.
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Local Monophysites were also engaged in a revolt at the time. It is possible that they committed the assassination, rather than the Jews.
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• Name — Saint Anastasius • Born — 550 • Died — 609 • Feast Day — * 20 April Eastern Orthodox • 21 December Catholic • Venerated In — Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Apostolic Catholic Church • Place of death — Antioch • Titles — Greek Patriarch of Antioch and Martyr • Canonized Date — Pre-Congregation
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600
Anastasius II of Antioch born at Alexandria.
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Anastasius II of Antioch died at Antioch.
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