Astius
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Astius (died AD 98 AD; Albanian: Asti, Greek: Άστιος) is a 2nd-century Christian martyr venerated by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. He was the bishop of Dyrrhachium (now Durrës in Albania).
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Saint Astius | |
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Martyr and Bishop of Dyrrhachium | |
Died | c. 98 Dyrrhachium |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church |
Feast | 4 July – Eastern Orthodox Albanians celebrate on July 6 |
Patronage | city of Durrës |
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According to legend, he was arrested by Agricola, the Roman governor of Dyrrachium, and was tortured to death around 98 AD for refusing to worship the god Dionysus. He was crucified during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Trajan.