Asterius of Petra was a convert from Arianism and later the Bishop of Petra. At the Council of Sardica ca. 347 Asterius first denounced Arianism as a heresy. This led to his exile in Libya at the command of Emperor Constantius II. In 362 he was restored to his position of Bishop of Petra by Emperor Julian.
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