Anysia of Salonika
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Saint Anysia of Salonika was a Christian virgin and martyr of the 4th century. Anysia was born to a wealthy and pious Christian family in what is now Thessaloniki. She dedicated herself to vows of chastity and poverty, praying and helping the poor.
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Anysia of Thessaloniki | |
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Martyr | |
Born | 284 Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece |
Died | 304 by the gate of Cassandra |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Major shrine | Basilica of Saint Demetrios, Thessaloniki, Greece |
Feast | 30 December[1] |
Attributes | Veil, cross |
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