St Basiliscus of Pontus, also known as Basiliscus of Comana, or Basilisco, was the bishop of Comana in Pontus, Asia Minor (in modern-day Turkey). He was born in the 3rd century AD in Asia Minor. He was beheaded and died as a martyr in 310 AD in Comana, Pontus. We celebrate his feast day on May 22 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Basiliscus of Pontus Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 3rd century AD |
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| Country/Place of Birth | Turkey in Asia |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | Comana, Pontus, Turkey |
| Date of Death | 310 AD |
| Place of Death | Comana, Pontus, Turkey |
| Feast Day | May 22 |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
St Basiliscus of Pontus was the bishop of Comana in Turkey. He was one of the groups of Christians who were tortured and killed in the persecutions of Emperor Galerius for refusing to offer sacrifices to pagan gods.
According to legend, when Basiliscus announced his refusal, lightning struck the temple and toppled the statues. His spirit is said to have struck John Chrysostom on his deathbed to bring him to the afterlife.
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