The life of St Basilissa
He reposed soon after in repentance, and Basilissa also reposed in peace a little while later.
St Basilissa
Holy Martyr Basilissa (309)
Basilissa, a girl of nine at Nicomedia under Diocletian, was commanded by the governor Alexander to deny Christ; she stood firm through long and cruel torture and was preserved unharmed by the grace of God, so that Alexander himself, seeing the power of God, believed and was baptized by Bishop Anthimus.
Feast day
Coming feasts: Friday, September 3, 2027
Also commemorated on September 3
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Questions
- When is the feast day of St Basilissa?
- The Orthodox Church commemorates St Basilissa on September 3 on the New Calendar and September 16 on the Old Calendar.
- Who else is commemorated on that day?
- The Church also remembers St Anthimus of Nicomedia and St Joannicius of Serbia.
- When is the feast of St Basilissa in 2027?
- In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Friday, September 3.
In Orthros
On the feast day Orthros sets the life of St Basilissa before you, beside the day's fast and readings, free to read.