Basil of Ancyra
Basil of Ancyra (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]
References
- "St. Basil of Ancyra". Catholic Online.
- Suda, beta.151
- "Holy martyr Basil, Presbyter of the Church of Ancyra". Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
- "ВАСИЛИЙ". Православную энциклопедию. (in Russian)
External links
- Bridge, James (1911). Catholic Encyclopedia. 11. New York: Robert Appleton Company. . In Herbermann, Charles (ed.).
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