ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER
Saints celebrated on the 5th of December
SAINT BASSUS, BISHOP OF NICAEA, MARTYR
Today, we also commemorate Saint Bassus. The Roman Martyrology states:
"At Nicaea, near the river Var, Saint Bassus, bishop. In the persecution of Decius and Valerian, he was tortured by the governor Perennius for the faith of Christ, burned with hot plates of metal, beaten with rods and whips garnished with pieces of iron, and thrown into the fire. Having come out of it unhurt, he was transfixed with two spikes, and thus terminated an illustrious martyrdom."
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Bassus 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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