Venerable
Venerable Bassian
October 10 Old CalendarOctober 23 New Calendar
Life
In the time of the pious Emperor Marcian, this saint came from Anatolia to Constantinople in the year 450. Great was his ascetic struggle, and great the wonder-working power that God bestowed upon him. He had about three hundred disciples, among them Saint Matrona. Emperor Marcian built a church in his name, which exists to this day.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, October 10. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on October 10
The full reading for October 10 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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