Saints Basilides & Potamiana | |
|---|---|
| Martyrs | |
| Born | 2nd century Egypt |
| Died | ca. 205 Alexandria, Egypt |
| Venerated in | Coptic Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Churches Oriental Orthodox Churches Roman Catholic Church |
| Attributes | Basilides is depicted as a soldier |
| Patronage | rape victims (Potamiana);[1] Polizia Penitenziaria (Basilides) |
Basilides and Potamiaena were Christian martyrs now venerated as saints. Both died in Alexandria during the persecutions under Septimius Severus.