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Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great (Koinē Greek: Ἅγιος Βασίλειος ὁ Μέγας, Hágios Basíleios ho Mégas; Coptic: Ⲡⲓⲁⲅⲓⲟⲥ Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ; 330 – 1 or 2 January 378), was Bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia, Asia Minor.
Apr 2, 2024 · Saint Basil of Caesarea (also known as Saint Basil the Great) stands as a colossal figure in the history of Christianity, a bridge between the theological and practical, the mystical and the ethical. His approach is credited with integrating monasticism into the mainstream of Christian practice.
Saint Basil the Great, early Church Father who defended the orthodox faith against the Arian heresy. As bishop of Caesarea, he wrote several works on monasticism, theology, and canon law. He was declared a saint soon after his death.
Basil, bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia, and styled "The Great," was the founder of Eastern monasticism, defender of the Nicene doctrines and doctor of the Church. He was born at Caesarea in 329, and was thoroughly educated in all that a teacher like Libanius could impart at Rome, and Himerius at Constantinople.
Mar 24, 2024 · Basil of Caesarea, also known as Saint Basil the Great, was a fourth century church Bishop, theologian, and writer who had massive influence through the centuries within the Christian Church.
Abstract. Basil of Caesarea (c. AD 330–379) presents humility as the essence of the good life in his Homily 20. Humility was the chief virtue based on Christ’s own humility. Thus, true happiness was only possible through a life of humility.
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Synopsis. Basil was born in Caesarea, the capital of Cappadocia, [ 1] one of nine children. [ 2] . His grandmother, Macrina, was converted through the ministry of Gregory the Wonderworker (a disciple of Origen), and two of his brothers (Gregory of Nyssa and Peter of Sebaste) also became bishops, and his sister (Macrina) a nun. [ 3] .
