Anthimus of Rome was a Christian priest living in the early 4th century during the reigns of Diocletian and Maximian. Although much of his biography is based on legend, he is recognized as a martyr who suffered for his faith in Ancient Rome. According to tradition, he was originally from Bithynia, where he was imprisoned before eventually moving to Italy. He is celebrated for his role in converting others to Christianity and for the various miracles attributed to his ministry.