Basil of Ancyra (martyr)

Saint Basil of Ancyra
Martyr
DiedBetween 331 and 362
Caesarea
Cause of deathEaten by lions
Honored inEastern Orthodox Church
Feast1 January
Menologion of Basil

Basil of Ancyra was a Christian martyr who was killed during the reign of Julian the Apostate (331–362). He is not to be confused with the hieromartyr Basil of Ancyra, who was also martyred during the reign of Emperor Julian.