Saint Basilissa
A 3rd-century Roman noblewoman, Basilla converted secretly to Christianity under the influence of Saint Eugenia and Pope Cornelius. Refusing to honor …
First name and chronology
Basilia
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Basilia, between 201 and 1964; the most famous is Saint Basilissa, celebrated on May 20th.
Chronology of the name Basilia
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 201-300Saint BasilissaA 3rd-century Roman noblewoman, Basilla converted secretly to Christianity under the influence of Saint Eugenia and Pope…
- 1904-1964Monica Cornago ZapaterSpanish contemplative nun of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, known for her humility and mystical spiritual correspo…