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 the Roman soldier Marinus of Caesarea, who suffered martyrdom, he too was condemned to death and beheaded.[1][2]
Both saints share a feast day on March 3 in the Catholic Church.[3]
References
- ^ Saint Asterius of Caesarea Patron Saint Index
- ^ "Martyr Asterius the Senator at Caesarea, in Palestine", Orthodox Church in America
- ^ Baronio S., Cesare (1631). Martyrologium Romanum (in Latin). p. 146.