Christian feast day: Anastasius of Suppentonia (Roman Catholic)

Anastasius of Suppentonia

Saint Anastasius of Suppentonia, or Anastasius of Castel Sant'Elia, was an abbot of Suppentonia. A source on Anastasius’ life is St. Gregory the Great, who wrote that an angel appeared to summon Anastasius and all of the abbot's monks. Anastasius and all of his monks all…

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Christian church based in Rome

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