Saint Basil of Ancyra

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Basil was a priest in Ancyra, Galatia (in Asia Minor). He fought against the Arian heretics in the reign of emperor Constantius, and against the iconoclast heretics in the persecutions of Julian the Apostate. His defense of orthodox Christianity led to his imprisonment, torture, and execution. He was a martyr.

Died

• mauled by wild beasts in 364 in the area at Caesarea, Palestine

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-basil-of-ancyra/