Saint
Martyred Bishops of Cherson: Basileus
The Holy Martyred Bishops of Cherson: Basileus, Ephraim, Eugene, Capito, Aetherius, Agathodorus, and Elpidius
New Calendar March 7 Old Calendar March 20
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyred Bishops of Cherson: Basileus, Ephraim, Eugene, Capito, Aetherius, Agathodorus, and Elpidius are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 7. Venerated as hieromartyrs, clergy who were put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martyred Bishops of Cherson: Basileus as a patron when they bear the name Martyred at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Martyred Bishops of Cherson: Basileus, 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.