Historical figure

Theodora

persécutrice (impératrice)

2 saints linked

Saint Anastasia the Patrician

• 6th century

A patrician at the court of Justinian, Anastasia fled to Egypt to escape the jealousy of Empress Theodora. After foundin…

Feast: June 20th • 6th century

Son of Pope Hormisdas, Silverius was elected pope in 536. He firmly opposed Empress Theodora, who sought to impose the E…