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Memorial

• 22 September
• 16 August (martyrology of Jerome)

Profile

Martyred in the persecutions of Diocletian.

Died

• beheaded c.300 on the Via Salaria, Rome, Italy
• legend says that seven healing springs appeared at the place of execution – one from every point the severed head touched

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

MLA Citation

• “Saint Basilia“. CatholicSaints.Info. 20 February 2022. Web. 20 April 2024. <>