Saint anastasia

St. Anastasia This martyr enjoys the distinction, unique in the Roman liturgy, of having a special commemoration in the second Mass on Christmas day. This Mass was originally celebrated not in honour of the birth of Christ, but in commemoration of this martyr, and towards the end of the fifth century her name was also […]

HANDMADE BYZANTINE ICON OF SAINT ANASTASIA This is a made to order handpainted piece of art that reflects our real belief in our religious tradition. Carefully worked with oil colours and a varnish layer ensuring waterproofing Following our tradition we colour it with egg-vinegar and powder paint. With a varnish layer ensuring waterproofing. Prepared by an iconographer without other costs incurred, therefore the price contains no trading profit Shipping: I send the icons only by registered…

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Saint Anastasia of Sirmium, the “Deliverer from Potions”, the Great Martyr

By John Sanidopoulos The Great Martyr Anastasia of Sirmium was martyred sometime between 290 and 304, but after her relics were transferred to Constantinople in the fifth century, during the reign of Emperor Leo I, and to Rome in the sixth century, her popularity quickly rose throughout the Christian world. In Constantinople, they were installed in the fourth century Anastasis Church in the Portico of Domninus, near Constantine's forum. In old Rome, they were installed in the fourth century…

St. Anastasia the Great Martyr - Deliverer of Potions / by Anthony Gunin - December 22