Memory of Saint Basiliscus the Martyr | Orthodox Times (En)

Memory of Saint Basiliscus the Martyr | Orthodox Times (en)

Our Church calls us today to celebrate the memory of Saint Martyr Basiliscus and the Holy Martyrs Marcellus—who sacrificed his life for Christ, enduring molten lead forced upon him by the pagans—and Codrus, who gave up his soul while being dragged by a frenzied horse to which he had been bound. Today also marks the leave-taking (Apodosis) of the Feast of the Myrrh-bearing Women. It is noteworthy how the hymnographer edifies the faithful through …

Thursday, May 22, is the feast day of the Holy Martyr Basiliscus, a saint with whom people are generally less familiar.