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The [[Martyr]] '''Basilissa of Nicomedia''', also '''Vasilissa''', was a young maiden, of the early fourth century, who showed unshakable firmness in her faithfulness to Jesus Christ when she was being forced to renounce him. Her [[feast day]] is [[September 3]].
In [[Nicomedia]], Basilissa suffered for her faith under the emperor Diocletian when the governor of Nicomedia Alexander ordered the arrest of the nine year old Basilissa and attempted to force her to renounce Christ. She was subjected to protracted and intense torture as the torturers covered her whole body with wounds. Through the grace of God, the holy martyr remained alive, unharmed, and faithful to Christ.
[[Category: Saints]]
[[Category:Ante-Nicene Saints]]
[[Category:Byzantine Saints]]
[[Category: Martyrs]]
[[Category:4th-century saints]]
[[ro:Vasilisa din Nicomidia]]
