ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER
Saints celebrated on the 10th of October
SAINT BASIAN OF CONSTANTINOPLE
Saint Basian (Basianus) was, according to Migne*, a monk of the Acometes at Constantinople. He died at that city about the year 450, and was buried there. Emperor Marcian had a church built over his grave which was dedicated in his name.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858)
*A hagiography source used by the authors
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Basian may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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