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Chapter
XVI.—Story in Regard to
Astyrius.
Astyrius2292
| 2292 We know nothing more about this Astyrius than is recorded here.
Rufinus, in his H. E. VII. 13, tells us that he suffered
martyrdom at about this time; but Eusebius says nothing of the kind,
and it is therefore not at all probable that Rufinus is correct. He
probably concluded, from Eusebius’ account of him, that he also
suffered martyrdom. | also is
commemorated on account of his pious boldness in connection with this
affair. He was a Roman of senatorial rank, and in favor with the
emperors, and well known to all on account of his noble birth and
wealth. Being present at the martyr’s death, he took his body
away on his shoulder, and arraying him in a splendid and costly
garment, prepared him for the grave in a magnificent manner, and gave
him fitting burial.2293
| 2293 Burton and Crusè close the chapter at this point, throwing
the next sentence into chap. 17. Such a transposition, however, is
unnecessary, and I have preferred to follow Valesius, Heinichen,
Schwegler, and other editors, in dividing as above. | The friends of
this man, that remain to our day, relate many other facts concerning
him.E.C.F. INDEX & SEARCH
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