Antoninus of Rome

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Saint Antoninus
Martyr
Died186
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
Canonized Pre-congregation
Feast 22 August

Antoninus (died 186) was a public executioner in Rome. It is believed that during the trial of St. Eusebius he had a vision and converted to Christianity. The proclamation of his faith cost him his life, and he was beheaded in 186. His feast day is on 2 August. [1]

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References

  1. St. Antoninus Catholic Online