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Detail of A Statue of Saint Bassus Cathedral of Termoli Italy Date And Artist Unknown Photographed On 4 January 2009 By Vincimanno Capograssi
Detail of A Statue of Saint Bassus Cathedral of Termoli Italy Date And Artist Unknown Photographed On 4 January 2009 By Vincimanno Capograssi

Saint Bassus of Lucera

Also known as: Basso of Lucera

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

December 5

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Bassus of Lucera, also known as Basso of Lucera, was the first bishop of Lucera in Italy. According to tradition, he was consecrated by Saint Peter the Apostle himself, which highlights his close connection to the early foundation of the Catholic Church. He is revered as a martyr, having suffered during the persecutions under the Roman Emperor Trajan....