Basil the Confessor

Basil the Confessor (died 750) was an Eastern Orthodox saint who lived in the 8th century and was tortured by the Byzantine Emperor Constantine V.[1]

Basil the Confessor
Confessor
Died750
FeastFebruary 28

Life

Basil was a monk who has elected Bishop of Parium. In February 754 Emperor Constantine V convened a synod at Hieria to condemn the veneration of icons. Basil refused to sign the orders for their destruction.[2] With his pupil Procopius, Basil was imprisoned. Both languished in prison until the death of the emperor in 741, when they were released.[3] Basil died in 750 and is venerated February 28 (New Style; March 13 Old Style).

See also

References
  1. "Venerable Basil the Confessor, companion of the Venerable Procopius at Decapolis", Orthodox church in America
  2. "St. Basil the Confessor the Bishop of Parium", Orthodox Church in America
  3. Di Grigoli, Niceta. "Saints Basilio and Procopio", Santi e Beati, August 25, 2011
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