April 26
Reading:
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 of Hieromartyr Basil of Amaseia 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.
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