Antoninus of Rome
Roman executioner and saint
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| Intro | Roman executioner and saint | |
| Places | Holy Roman Empire | |
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| Death | 186 |
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Antoninus (died 186) was a public executioner in Rome. It is believed that during the trial of St Eusebius he had a vision and converted to Christianity. The proclamation of faith cost him his life and he was beheaded in 186. His feast day is 22 August.