Antoninus of Rome

Saint Antoninus
Martyr
Died186
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
CanonizedPre-congregation
Feast22 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]

References

  1. ^ St. Antoninus Catholic Online


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