Bassus of Nice

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Bust of Saint Bassus

Saint Bassus of Nice (d. 250/251) is a 3rd-century

bishop of Nice.[2]

He was active on the

Côte d'Azur, and was martyred for his faith under the Emperor Decius by being burned with red-hot blades and pierced from head to feet by two large ship-building nails, one through each foot.[3]

Martyrdom of Saint Bassus

He is

Nice.[4]

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