Anastasius II of Antioch

Anastasius II of Antioch, also known as Anastasius the Younger, succeeded Anastasius of Antioch as Greek Patriarch of Antioch, in 599.

Anastasius is known for his opposition and suppression of simony in his diocese, with the support of Pope Gregory the Great.

In 609 Anastasius is said to have been assassinated during an uprising of Syrian Jews, who were under threat of forced conversion to Christianity. Local Monophysites were also engaged in a revolt at the time. It is possible that they committed the assassination, rather than the Jews.

Anastasius is one of the 140 Colonnade saints which adorn St. Peter's Square.

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609 deaths

Syrian Christian saints

Greek Orthodox Patriarchs of Antioch

6th-century Byzantine bishops

7th-century Byzantine bishops

7th-century Christian martyrs

Year of birth unknown

6th-century archbishops

7th-century archbishops