Saints celebrated on the 20th of May
SAINT BASILLA, MARTYR
Today, we also commemorate Saint Basilla. The Roman Martyrology states:
"At Rome, on the Salarian road, the birthday of Saint Basilla, virgin, who was of royal race and betrothed to an illustrious personage. As she refused to marry him, he accused her of being a Christian. The emperor Gallienus gave orders that she should accept him or die by the sword. Answering that she had for her spouse the King of kings, she was transpierced with a sword."
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Basilla 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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