The Memorial of Saints Basilissa and Anastasia of Rome
Saints Basilissa and Anastasia of Rome is the Patron Saint of
• Tailors
• Xativa, Spain
Saint Basilissa and Saint Anastasia of Rome Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Feast Day, Beatification Date, Canonization DateMatrimony/Holy OrdersMarried People who became Saints
Saint Basilissa and Saint Anastasia of Rome brief life History |
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Date of Birth | 1st Century AD |
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Country of Birth | Italy in Europe |
Profession | Spiritual student of Saint Peter the Apostle and Saint Paul the Apostle |
Place of Work | Rome, Italy |
Date of Death | 68 AD |
Place of Death | Rome |
Feast Day | 15 April |
Beatification | By Pre-Congregation |
Canonization | By Pre-Congregation |
Patron Saint of | • Tailors • Xativa, Spain |
Saints Basilissa and Anastasia of Rome Short life History
Saints Basilissa and Anastasia are early Christian martyrs of Rome. According to legend, the two women were students of the Apostles Peter and Paul and of the noble class. They bravely buried the bodies of Christians who had been tortured to death under the reign of Nero.
Today’s Catholic Quote:
Saints Basilissa and Anastasia of Rome were arrested and tortured, but refused to forsake Christianity. They were then beheaded with a sword.
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