Asterius of Amasea

Ἀστέριος Ἀμασείας · Asterius Amasenus

Asterius was bishop of Amasea in Pontus at the end of the fourth century. He is known for his sermons, which describe the city life of his day, and for homilies on Gospel passages.

Dates
fl. ca. 380-410 (approximate)
See or city
Amasea
Region
Pontus
Also known as
Asterius Amasenus
Notes
Bishop of Amasea in Pontus; honoured as a saint in the Catholic and Orthodox churches. Dates are approximate.

Works