Saint Pope Anastasius I

Died 402

December 19

All that is known of his early life is that he was considered pious as a youth, and cared nothing for material things as an adult. Pope   Immediately involved in the turmoil resulting from the heretical writings of Origen. Convened a synod to condemn the works. Fought against the heresy of Donatism. Friend of Saint Augustine, Saint Jerome, and Saint Paulinus of Nola.


Born
4th century in Rome, Italy


Ascension
27 November 399


Died
402 of natural causes


Canonized
Pre-Congregation

 

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