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December 19 · Optional · White
St Anastasius I
(d. 401) Pope praised by Jerome as a man of rich poverty and apostolic solicitude, who condemned the errors attributed to Origen and rebuked Donatism in Africa. Jerome judged Rome unworthy to keep him long: he reigned but three years.
When is the feast of St Anastasius I?
The feast is celebrated on December 19 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Anastasius I?
The feast of St Anastasius I is celebrated on December 19 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Anastasius I?
(d. 401) Pope praised by Jerome as a man of rich poverty and apostolic solicitude, who condemned the errors attributed to Origen and rebuked Donatism in Africa. Jerome judged Rome unworthy to keep him long: he reigned but three…
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