Basil of Ancyra (Greek: Βασίλειος), was a Christian priest in Ancyra, Galatia during the 4th century.[1] Very meager information about his life is preserved in a metaphrastic work: “Life and Deeds of the Martyred Priest Basil.” He fought against the pagans and the Arians. Basil defended Bishop Marcellus against the prelate being deposed by the Arians.
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Basil of Ancyra
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| Residence | Ancyra, Roman Empire (modern-day Ankara, Turkey) |
| Died | June 29, 362 |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | March 22 |
Suda write that he was the bishop of Ancyra and physician by trade.[2]
Basil was caught up in the persecution of Julian the Apostate. He was arrested, tortured, and executed on June 28/29, 362.[3]
He is commemorated as a martyr on March 22 in the West[1] and East.[4] He is sometimes confused with the other Basil of Ancyra who was not a priest and who is commemorated on January 1.[4]
