He was born in Cappadocia and probably died in Amasea in modern Turkey , then in Pontus .
Saint Asterius of Amasea ( c. 350 -- c. 410 AD ) was made Bishop of Amasea between 380 and 390 AD , after having been a lawyer .
Bishop was born in Cappadocia and probably died in Amasea in modern Turkey , then in Pontus .
Saint Asterius of Amasea ( c. 350 -- c. 410 AD ) was made Bishop of Amasea between 380 and 390 AD , after having been a lawyer .