Saint Anastasius (Magundat)
A former Persian magus and soldier named Magundat, Anastasius converted to Christianity after seeing the Holy Cross capt…
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A former Persian magus and soldier named Magundat, Anastasius converted to Christianity after seeing the Holy Cross capt…
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