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St. Bassa

d. 290

4th century Christian martyr and saint

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About St. Bassa

Saint Vassa was a 4th-century Christian martyr from Edessa in Greek Macedonia. She and her three children were tortured to death. She is venerated on August 21, by the Greek Orthodox Church and Serbian Orthodox Church. A Maronite synaxarium was dedicated to her.

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Important facts

Died

290, Edessa

Also known as

St. Vassa

Frequently asked questions

Who was St. Bassa?

4th century Christian martyr and saint

When did St. Bassa die?

St. Bassa died in 290 in Edessa.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: St. Bassa

· Wikidata: Q12910203

· DBpedia: St. Vassa

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). St. Bassa. https://biography.guide/st-bassa/

MLA: "St. Bassa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/st-bassa/.

Chicago: "St. Bassa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/st-bassa/.

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