St. Anthimos of Nicomedia Biography
St. Anthimos of Nicomedia Profile. Born: unknown in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 303 in Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on April 24.
St. Anthimos of Nicomedia Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | unknown |
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| Country of Birth | Turkey in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Priests |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | Turkey |
| Date of Death | 303 |
| Place of Death | Turkey |
| Feast Day | April 24 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Anthimos was bishop of Nicomedia in the late 200s in Turkey. he was killed during the persecutions of Diocletian for refusing to sacrifice to idols. The persecution of Christians during Emperor Diocletian began in 303 and was strong.
Death
He was brought to the emperor, Diocletian who ordered the bishop subjected to severe torture and then beheaded with swords. Bishop
Anthimos glorified God with his last breath and received the martyr’s crown.
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