Anastasia and Basilissa, Saints (fl. 54–68)
Anastasia and Basilissa, Saints (fl. 54–68)
Christian martyrs. Pronunciation: An-as-TAY-shi-a. Slain during the reign of Nero (r. 54–68).
Anastasia and Basilissa are said to have been two Roman women of the 1st century who were beheaded for burying the bodies of their teachers, St. Peter and St. Paul. Their martyrdom is commemorated on April 15.
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