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St. Anastasia was a Roman woman martyred under Emperor Diocletian around 304 AD. Known as the "Deliverer from Potions" or "Healer" for her work comforting and caring for imprisoned Christians, especially those poisoned, she is also the patron saint of weavers, widows, and martyrs. Her revered status is evidenced by her inclusion in the Roman Canon of the Mass, making her one of the few women named in the Canon.
Life and Service

Birth and Background:
St. Anastasia was born in Rome, the daughter of a pagan father and a secret Christian mother.

Widowhood and Ministry:
After her husband's death, she dedicated her life to caring for the imprisoned. She is particularly noted for assisting Christians who were suffering due to their faith.
Healing Ministry:
She earned the title "Deliverer from Potions" by tending to prisoners and healing them from poison.

Martyrdom

Persecution:

She was martyred during the intense Christian persecutions under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Death:
Accounts of her martyrdom vary, with one tradition stating she was beheaded, while another mentions her being burned to death on Christmas Day.

Veneration and Patronage

High Esteem:
Her deep significance in the early church is shown by her insertion into the Roman Canon of the Mass, an honor rarely given to women other than the Virgin Mary.

Patronage:
She is invoked as the patron saint for weavers, widows, and martyrs, reflecting her life of service and sacrifice.

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