Saint Basilla
Saint Basilla (also known as Basilissa; died c. 303 AD in Rome, Italy) was a Roman virgin martyr of the early fourth century who is traditionally identified as a young noblewoman betrothed to a Roman official or nobleman, who refused to apostatize or to marry a pagan, and was executed for her Christian faith. She is sometimes identified as a niece or relative of the Emperor Gallienus. Her feast day is May 20.
Saint Basilla is one of the many Roman virgin martyrs of the Diocletianic Persecution whose veneration in Rome is ancient, preserved in the Roman Martyrology and in dedications of early churches.
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| Saint Basilla | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | May 20 |
| Profession | Roman noblewoman; virgin martyr |
| Rel. Affiliation | Early Church of Rome |
| Attributes | Palm branch (martyr); lily (virginity) |
| Birthplace | Rome, Italy |
| Death Place | Rome, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Martyrdom; beheaded |
| Liturgical Class | Not included (universal calendar) |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Basilla is venerated as a Roman virgin martyr who was executed in Rome, traditionally in 303 AD during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is described in hagiographic sources as a young noblewoman of high family who was betrothed to a pagan official, converted to Christianity, and refused to proceed with the marriage or to offer sacrifice to the Roman gods. She was brought before the authorities and beheaded for her refusal. She is venerated in the Roman Martyrology with a feast on May 20.
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Birth location: Rome, Italy
Death location: Rome, Italy
Notable location: City of her birth and martyrdom (Rome, Italy)
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Saint Basilla is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church with a feast day on May 20.
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