Anysia of Thessaloniki | |
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.jpg.webp) The assault and murder of Saint Anysia by the soldier, from the Menologion of Basil II, 10th century | |
| Martyr | |
| Born | 284 Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece |
| Died | 304 by the gate of Cassandra |
| 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 Salonika was a Christian virgin and martyr of the 4th century. Anysia was born to a wealthy and pious Christian family in what is now Thessaloniki. She dedicated herself to vows of chastity and poverty, praying and helping the poor.
Background
The legend of her martyrdom states that, in 304, a Roman soldier apprehended her as she was on her way to Mass. Discovering she was a Christian, he beat her, and intended to drag her to a pagan temple to sacrifice to Roman gods. When he tore off her veil (a reminder of her vow of chastity), she spat in his face, and he murdered her.[2]
References
- ↑ "St. Anysia at Thessalonica | Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese".
- ↑ Jones, Terry. "Anysia of Salonika". Patron Saints Index. Archived from the original on January 1, 2008. Retrieved December 31, 2007.
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