St. Anastasius, Pope

St. Anastasius was a Roman who served as Pope from 398 to 401 AD. He was known for his piety and defense of the Catholic faith against heretical teachings. During his papacy, he condemned the Origenist heresy and affirmed the divinity of Christ. Anastasius is venerated as a saint for his unwavering commitment to orthodoxy and his efforts to preserve the unity of the Church. He is the patron saint of Rome and is commemorated on December 19th.