Anastasius facts for kids

Anastasius is a boy's name that comes from the ancient Greek word ἀνάστασις (anastasis). This word means "resurrection" or "rising again." The girl's version of this name is Anastasia.

Famous People Named Anastasius

Many important people throughout history have been named Anastasius. This includes emperors, popes, and other significant figures.

Byzantine Emperors

Two emperors of the Byzantine Empire (the Eastern Roman Empire) were named Anastasius:

• Anastasius I (ruled 491–518) – He was a strong leader who helped the empire's finances.
• Anastasios II (ruled 713–715) – He was an emperor during a time of change for the empire.

Popes of the Catholic Church

Four popes, who are the leaders of the Catholic Church, have been named Anastasius:

• Pope Anastasius I (Pope from 399–401)
• Pope Anastasius II (Pope from 496–498)
• Pope Anastasius III (Pope from 911–913)
• Pope Anastasius IV (Pope from 1153–1154)

Saints and Church Leaders

Many other important religious figures have carried the name Anastasius:

• Saint Anastasius – An early Christian who was killed for his faith during the time of the Roman Emperor Nero.
• Saint Anastasius of Persia (died 628) – A Persian soldier who became a Christian and was honored as a saint.
• Saint Anastasius Sinaita (7th century) – A well-known writer and monk from Mount Sinai who taught about the Christian faith.
• Anastasius Bibliothecarius (around 810–878) – He was a very smart scholar and librarian for the Church in Rome.
• Saint Anastasius of Hungary (954–1044) – He was an important religious leader who helped spread Christianity in Hungary.

The Name Anastasio

The name Anastasio is a Spanish and Italian version of Anastasius. Some notable people with this name include:

• Anastasio Somoza García (1936–1956) – A powerful leader of Nicaragua.
• Anastasio Somoza Debayle (1967–1979) – Also a leader of Nicaragua, and the son of Anastasio Somoza García.
• Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero (born 1951) – The son of Anastasio Somoza Debayle.

As a Pen Name

• Anton Alexander Graf von Auersperg (1806–1876) – This Austrian poet used the pseudonym (a pen name) Anastasius Grün for his writings.

See Also

• Anastasia

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