Saint Anastasia ( Αγία Αναστασία η Φαρμακολύτρια) hand painted Orthodox Byzantine icon, made with gold leaf canvas, on hand carved wood.Saint Anastasia (died 25 December, A.D. 304) is a Christian saint and martur who died at Sirmium in the Roman province of Pannoia Secumda (modern Serbia). In the Orthodox Church, she is venerated as St. Anastasia the Pharmakolytria, i.e. "Deliverer from Potions" (Ἁγία Ἀναστασία ἡ Φαρμακολύτρια).Anastasia has long been venerated as a healer and exorcist. Her relics lie in the Cathedral of St. Anastasia in Zadar, Croatia.