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Holy Martyrs

Jovinus and Basileus

Martyrs who suffered together for Christ around 258.

Feast
March 2old style March 15
Reposed
2583rd century
Order
Martyrs

Life

The Holy Martyrs Jovinus and Basileus suffered together at Rome in the time of the emperors Gallienus and Valerian, around the year 258, and were buried on the Latin Way. They are venerated as saints of the undivided Church and are commemorated on 2 March (new calendar).

Commemorated the same day March 2