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Basil of Ancyra

Basil of Ancyra

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Basil of Ancyra (Greek: Βασίλειος), was a Christian priest in Ancyra, Galatia during the 4th century.[1] Very meager information about his life is preserved in a metaphrastic work: “Life and Deeds of the Martyred Priest Basil.” He fought against the pagans and the Arians. Basil defended Bishop Marcellus against the prelate being deposed by the Arians.

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Suda write that he was the bishop of Ancyra and physician by trade.[2]

Basil was caught up in the persecution of Julian the Apostate. He was arrested, tortured, and executed on June 28/29, 362.[3]

He is commemorated as a martyr on March 22 in the West[1] and East.[4] He is sometimes confused with the other Basil of Ancyra who was not a priest and who is commemorated on January 1.[4]

Martyrdom of Basil. Scene from the 11th century Menologion of Basil II.

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References

  1. [1]
    "St. Basil of Ancyra". Catholic Online.
  2. [2]
    Suda, beta.151
  3. [3]
    "Holy martyr Basil, Presbyter of the Church of Ancyra". Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
  4. [4]
    "ВАСИЛИЙ". Православную энциклопедию. (in Russian)


  • See pages 207ff in "Victories of the Martyrs" by St. Alphonsus de Liguori
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