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This Saint was Bishop of Amasia in Pontus, in the days of Licinius (reigned 308-324),
fellow Emperor and brother-in-law of Saint Constantine the Great. Licinius'
wife Constantia, sister of Saint Constantine, had as handmaid a virgin
named Glaphyra. When it became known that Licinius had conceived a
sinful desire for her. Constantia secretly sent Glaphyra away to the
East. Coming to Amasia, she took refuge with Saint Basileus. When Licinius
learned of this, he furiously commanded that both be brought before
him. When the soldiers came for them, however, Saint Glaphyra had already
departed to the Lord; she is also commemorated this day. Saint Basileus
was taken alone to Nicomedia, where he was beheaded. His body was cast
into the sea, but through divine revelation was found again and brought
back to Amasia.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone:
As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired
of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision.
Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest
for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Basil. Intercede with Christ
our God that our souls be saved.
Source: http://www.goarch.org
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