Saint Basilla

Saint Basilla of Rome, also known as Basilissa and Babilla, was a noblewoman born into a Roman family during the 3rd century. According to tradition, she was a niece of Emperor Gallienus and converted to Christianity under Pope Cornelius, who baptized her. She refused to marry Pompeius (or Pompey), a patrician and pagan of equal rank, because of her faith....