Anthimus the Hieromartyr, Saint

Byzantine icon depicting Saint Anthimos adorned with gold leaf. Saint Anthimus in traditional Byzantine art, haloed in gold.

Saint Anthimus was a 4th century Christian bishop and martyr who served in the city of Nicomedia. He lived during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian and was persecuted for his Christian faith. Steadfast Leadership Amidst Roman Persecution In the early 4th century AD, Christianity was gaining traction across the Roman Empire, seen as […]