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Saint · † c. 68
Women
Holy Women Martyrs Basilissa and Anastasia in Rome († c. 68)
New Calendar April 15 Old Calendar April 28
Why they are a saint
Holy Women Martyrs Basilissa and Anastasia in Rome († c. 68) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 15. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Women as a patron when they bear the name Women at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Women, 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.