Asterius of Caesarea was a Roman senator who became a Christian martyr. After Asterius gave a Christian burial to the Roman soldier Marinus of Caesarea, who suffered martyrdom, he too was condemned to death and beheaded.Saint Asterius of Caesarea Patron Saint Index"Martyr Asterius the Senator at Caesarea, in Palestine", Orthodox Church in America
Both saints share a feast day on March 3 in the Catholic Church.
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