Saint Anastasia the Younger
A Roman noblewoman of the 4th century, Anastasia dedicated her life and wealth to helping Christians persecuted under Diocletian. After surviving the …
First name and chronology
Anastasia
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Anastasia, between 301 and 576; the most famous is Saint Anastasia the Younger, celebrated on December 25th.
Chronology of the name Anastasia
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 301-400 Saint Anastasia the Younger A Roman noblewoman of the 4th century, Anastasia dedicated her life and wealth to helping Christians persecuted under Di…
- 521-576 Saint Anastasia the Patrician A patrician at the court of Justinian, Anastasia fled to Egypt to escape the jealousy of Empress Theodora. After foundin…