Day 106 -- Saint Pope Saint Anastasius I

Not much is known about our saint today and it is remarkable that after 1,500 years we even know what we do. Saint Pope Anastasius I was born in Rome and was a pious youth and did not care for material things as an adult. When he was ascended to the papacy in year 399 on November 27 he was immediately involved in the turmoil that resulted from the heretical writings of Origen. He convened a synod to condemn his works. He found against the heresy of Donatism. He was friends with Saint Augustine of Hippo, Saint Jerome, and Saint Paulinus of Nola. He died in the year 402 of natural causes.