Dear readers, Catholic Online was de-platformed by Shopify for our pro-life beliefs. They shut down our Catholic Online, Catholic Online School, Prayer Candles, and Catholic Online Learning Resources essential faith tools serving over 1.4 million students and millions of families worldwide. Our founders, now in their 70's, just gave their entire life savings to protect this mission. But fewer than 2% of readers donate. If everyone gave just $5, the cost of a coffee, we could rebuild stronger and keep Catholic education free for all. Stand with us in faith. Thank you. Help Now >
St. Astericus
Facts
Death: 1035
Author and Publisher - Catholic Online
Printable Catholic Saints PDFs
Shop St. Astericus
A Benedictine bishop and ambassador to King Stephen of Hungary, the one who brought the Holy Crown to St. Stephen. Astericus was born in Bohemia. After becoming a Benedictine, he accompanied St. Adalbert to the missions. Appointed the first abbot of Brevnov, he was also named abbot of Pannonhalma in Hungary. As the king's ambassador, he went to Rome to negotiate the recognition of Hungary by Pope Sylvester II. In some lists he is called Anastasius.
Join the Movement
When you sign up below, you don't just join an email list - you're joining an entire movement for Free world class Catholic education.
-
- Stations of the Cross
- Easter / Lent
- 5 Lenten Prayers
- Ash Wednesday
- Living Lent
- 7 Morning Prayers
- Mysteries of the Rosary
- Litany of the Bl. Virgin Mary
- Popular Saints
- Popular Prayers
- Female Saints
- Saint Feast Days by Month
- Pray the Rosary
The surprising origins of the Easter Bunny — it’s not what you think!
The Way of the Cross: A Good Friday Reflection on Christ’s Final Journey
The Many Reasons Why We Call it Good Friday
Daily Catholic
- Daily Readings for Sunday, April 20, 2025
- St. Marian: Saint of the Day for Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Children's Prayer For Parents: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Daily Readings for Saturday, April 19, 2025
- St. Alphege: Saint of the Day for Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Stewardship Prayer: Prayer of the Day for Saturday, April 19, 2025
Daily Readings for Sunday, April 20, 2025
St. Marian: Saint of the Day for Sunday, April 20, 2025
Children's Prayer For Parents: Prayer of the Day for Sunday, April 20, 2025
St. Alphege: Saint of the Day for Saturday, April 19, 2025
Copyright 2025 Catholic Online. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, © Copyright 2025 Catholic Online. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited.
Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.