New martyr · † 1930
Basil
New Hieromartyr Priest Basil († 1930)
New Calendar February 9 Old Calendar February 22
Why they are a saint
Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great (330 – 1 or 2 January 379), was an early Christian prelate. He served as Bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia from 370 until his death in 379. He was an influential theologian who supported the Nicene Creed and opposed heresies within the early Christian church such as Arianism and Apollinarianism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Basil as a patron when they bear the name Basil at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Basil, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.