Anthony of Antioch

Saint Anthony
Martyr
Born 266 AD
Died 302 AD
Antioch
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Canonized Pre-Congregation
Feast 9 January (Roman Catholic)
8 January (Eastern Orthodox)

Anthony (died 302 AD) was an early Christian priest who suffered martyrdom with Anastasius, Julian, Celsus and Marcionilla during the persecutions of Diocletian.[1] Denouncing the Roman way of life, he lived as a desert hermit, practiced celibacy, lived off roots and plants, and shunned any visitors he received. Anthony wished to live his life in complete solidarity with God.

References

  1. Saint Anthony Patron Saint Index

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