Basilides of Antioch
On this day Fasiladas (Basilides), the father of the kings of Antioch and their counselor, became a martyr.
From the Synaxarium
Meskerem 11 · September 21
6 commemorations
Banafzez, a Persian lady
On this day the holy woman Banafzez [literally 'violet'], the interpretation whereof is, 'Whose odor is sweet,' became a martyr.
Sures, 'Ankityos and Maskhadra of Esneh
The book records the name only.
Cornelius
On this day is the commemoration of the blessed Cornelius, a general and righteous man. He lived in the days of the holy Apostles, and he fought the good fight strenuously, and was well pleasing unto God.
Death of Theodora
On this day died Saint Theodora. This holy woman was a native of Alexandria, and she lived in the days of Zeno the emperor; a strange man forced her, and also took her handmaiden and defiled her.
Basil, Theodore, Bishop of Jerusalem, Caustus
On this day are commemorated Saint Basil the martyr, Theodore, Bishop of Jerusalem, Kawestos, the chief of the martyrs of the city of Alexandria, and those who were martyred with him.
From the Synaxarium, the Book of the Saints of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, in the translation of Sir E. A. Wallis Budge (1928). Summarised — the full account is longer.
