Martyr Basil Of Comana

The card "Basil of Comana" is not confirmed by any authoritative source (azbyka.ru, pravenc.ru, drevo-info.ru, tatmitropolia.ru) as a distinct saint under this name. The most probable explanation is a corruption of the name of Martyr Basiliscus of Comana (3rd-4th c., d. 308, nephew of Great Martyr Theodore Tyro), whose name (Basiliscus) is phonetically similar to "Basil" and who is closely tied to the city of Comana: according to tradition, he appeared at night to St. John Chrysostom, exiled and dying near Comana, with words of comfort: "Do not despair, brother John, tomorrow we will be together" — a prophecy fulfilled the next day, September 14, 407. Given the lack of independent confirmation of the identity "Basil of Comana," the card is hidden from the calendar pending clarification; the real date and life of Basiliscus of Comana, if this identification is correct, require further separate research.