Byzantine Saints: Martyr Anastasia the Deliverer from Poisons, Martyr Chrysogonos (22 December)

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The Great Martyr Anastasia the Deliverer from Poisons (Pharmakolytria) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 22. Born in Rome during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, Saint Anastasia endured immense suffering for her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Raised by a secret Christian mother and taught by the holy martyr Chrysogonus, Anastasia devoted her life to ministering to imprisoned Christians—feeding them, healing their wounds, and ransoming captives. After enduring an abusive pagan marriage, the saint distributed her wealth to the poor and followed the path of martyrdom with courage and humility. Gifted in the medical arts, Saint Anastasia became known as the Deliverer from Poisons, healing many through prayer and intercession from poisons, potions, and harmful substances. She endured imprisonment, starvation, torture, and finally a fiery martyrdom, stretched between four pillars and burned alive—yet her body remained unharmed. Her relics were later transferred to Constantinople, and portions remain venerated at the Monastery of St Anastasia near Mount Athos. This video presents the full Orthodox life, miracles, and martyrdom of Saint Anastasia, one of the Church’s great female martyrs and healers. 🕯️ Holy Great Martyr Anastasia, pray to God for us. 0:00 – Introduction to St Anastasia the Deliverer from Poisons 0:26 – Birth in Rome & family background 0:40 – Teacher St Chrysogonus and Christian upbringing 0:49 – Forced marriage and preservation of virginity 0:54 – Ministry to imprisoned Christians 1:10 – Abuse, confinement, and secret correspondence 1:21 – Death of her husband and almsgiving 1:33 – Diocletian’s persecution and martyrdom of prisoners 1:47 – Martyrdom of St Chrysogonus 2:03 – Discovery of relics and prophecy to Priest Zoilus 2:15 – Martyrdom of Agape, Chionia, and Irene 2:45 – Anastasia’s healing ministry across cities 3:00 – Title: Deliverer from Poisons (Pharmakolytria) 3:11 – Friendship with the widow Theodote 3:22 – Arrest and interrogation 3:53 – Trial before pagan priest Ulpian 4:24 – Miraculous blinding and death of Ulpian 4:45 – Martyrdom of St Theodote and her sons 5:03 – Starvation in prison for 60 days 5:19 – Attempted drowning and miracle at sea 5:34 – Conversion and baptism of 120 men 5:42 – Final martyrdom by fire 5:51 – Burial and incorrupt body 5:57 – Translation of relics to Constantinople & Mount Athos https://www.oca.org/saints/lives 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SensusFidelium.TV - https://sensusfidelium.tv/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #SaintAnastasia #DelivererFromPoisons #OrthodoxSaints #GreatMartyr #OrthodoxChristianity #LivesOfTheSaints #Pharmakolytria

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• Suffering & Trials