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'''Anthony''' (died 302 AD) was an early [[Christian]] [[priest]] who suffered [[martyrdom]] with [[Anastasius of Antioch (martyr)|Anastasius]], [[Julian and Basilissa|Julian]], [[Celsus and Marcionilla]] during the persecutions of [[Diocletian]].<ref>[http://saints.sqpn.com/sainta1l.htm Saint Anthony] Patron Saint Index</ref> Denouncing the [[Roman Empire|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]]. |
'''Anthony''' (died 302 AD) was an early [[Christian]] [[priest]] who suffered [[martyrdom]] with [[Anastasius of Antioch (martyr)|Anastasius]], [[Julian and Basilissa|Julian]], [[Celsus and Marcionilla]] during the persecutions of [[Diocletian]].<ref>[http://saints.sqpn.com/sainta1l.htm Saint Anthony] {{wayback|url=http://saints.sqpn.com/sainta1l.htm |date=20090429035127 }} Patron Saint Index</ref> Denouncing the [[Roman Empire|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]]. |
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Revision as of 12:42, 15 October 2016
Saint Anthony | |
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| 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
- ^ Saint Anthony Archived 2009-04-29 at the Wayback Machine Patron Saint Index
External links
- "Saint Anthony of Antioch" at the Christian Iconography website
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