A portrait of St. Basil of Ancyra
St. Basil of Ancyra
d. 362
Feast
March 22 · IV c.
Patron of
Priests · Martyrs · Defenders of orthodoxy
Order
Priest / Martyr
Priest of Ancyra in Galatia, scourged and martyred c. 362 under Julian the Apostate for publicly mocking the renewed pagan sacrifices and confessing Christ. Feast March 22.
Life & Times
Died: 362 · From: Turkey.
Patronage
St. Basil of Ancyra is invoked as the patron of priests, martyrs, defenders of orthodoxy. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
Shop St. Basil of Ancyra Products
Devotional items honoring St. Basil of Ancyra, from our Sancta Lumina collection and beyond.
About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Basil of Ancyra, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.