Sts. Julian and Basilissa – January 9th
Sts. Julian and Basilissa, though they were husband and wife, lived as brother and sister. They turned their home into a hospital in order to help the sick and the poor. St. Julian took care of the men, and St. Basilissa cared for the women. St. Basilissa died after suffering great persecutions for the Faith. Julian lived many years and also received the glorious crown of martyrdom.
Basilissa and Julian spent their whole lives helping others and serving God. They planted the seed of faith by living holy lives and watered it and made it grow with their blood shed for Jesus crucified.
We can imitate these Saints by visiting sick or lonely people to cheer them up and to bring them something good to read.
