Saint Bassa of Nicomedia

Saint Bassa of Nicomedia, also known as Saint Bassa of Bithynia, was a third-century laywoman who lived in Nicomedia, which is located in present-day Turkey. She is believed to have been married to Saint Claudianus of Nicomedia and together they embraced the Christian faith. Saint Bassa's life is shrouded in historical obscurity, and not much is known about her early years or her familial background....