Martyr
Basilides
Christian martyred for the faith of Christ.
Life
Holy Martyr Basilides suffered for Christ in the third century, together with Gerontius. Both were put to death by the sword.
The calendar page gives no further details. Saint Basilides is commemorated on 14 April, in the new style.
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