Saint · 284-305
Bassus
Martyrs Bassus, Eusebius, Eutychius and Basilides at Nicomedia († 303)
New Calendar January 20 Old Calendar February 2
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Bassos, Eusebios, Eutykhios and Basilides were courtiers of the emperor Diocletian. He sent them as witnesses of the suffering of the Nicomedia bishop Theopemptos (Comm. 5 January) for his faith in Christ. They themselves came to believe and accepted holy Baptism. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bassus as a patron when they bear the name Bassus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Bassus, 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.