Basilissa and Anastasia

Saints Basilissa and Anastasia (died 68 AD) are early Christian martyrs of Rome. According to legend, the two women were students of the Apostles Peter and Paul and of the noble class. They bravely buried the bodies of Christians who had been put to death during the reign of Nero. They were eventually arrested and tortured, but refused to forsake Christianity. They were then beheaded with a sword.[1]

Saints Basilissa and Anastasia
Martyrs
Born1st century AD
Rome
Died68 AD
Rome, Roman Empire
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Churches
CanonizedPre-Congregation
FeastApril 15

Their feast is April 15. They are honored as the patron saints of tailors.[2]

Notes
  1. "The Holy Women Martyrs Basilissa and Anastasia", Holy Trinity Orthodox.com
  2. Henderson, S.D.S., Silas. "Sts Anastasia and Basilissa of Rome", Aleteia
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