Anastasios II of Antioch
Anastasios II of Antioch , also Anastasius († 609 ) was the Rum Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch .
As the successor to Anastasios I , he was Patriarch of Antioch ( Syria ) from 599 . In his writings that have not survived, he fought against the Jews who murdered him in a revolt.
He is venerated as a saint and a martyr . His feast day is December 21st .
literature
- Friedrich Wilhelm Bautz : Anastasius II. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 1, Bautz, Hamm 1975. 2nd, unchanged edition Hamm 1990, ISBN 3-88309-013-1 , Sp. 158.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Anastasios I. |
Patriarch of Antioch 599–609 |
Gregory II |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Anastasios II of Antioch |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Anastasius II of Antioch; Anastasios Sinaites |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Patriarch of Antioch and martyr |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 6th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 609 |