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Saint · 1212
Right-believing Prince Basil
Right-believing Prince Basil (Vasilko) of Rostov († 1238)
New Calendar March 4 Old Calendar March 17
Why they are a saint
Holy Nobleborn Prince Daniel (Daniil) of Moscow was born at Vladimir in the year 1261. The Orthodox Church commemorates Right-believing Prince Basil on March 4.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Right-believing Prince Basil as a patron when they bear the name Right-believing at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 4. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Right-believing Prince 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.