Antoninus of Rome explained

Saint Antoninus
Death Date:186
Feast Day:22 August
Venerated In:Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
Titles:Martyr
Canonized Date:Pre-congregation

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]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1476 St. Antoninus