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St. Basil the Great (born ad 329, Caesarea Mazaca, Cappadocia—died January 1, 379, Caesarea; Western feast day January 2; Eastern feast day January 1) was an early Church Father who defended the orthodox faith against the Arian heresy.
Undoubtedly, Basil’s most important work is his contribution to the doctrine of the Holy Spirit regarding the Trinity. The Council of Nicea laid the foundation for Trinitarian Christology, but much confusion and misunderstanding persisted among the orthodox about the Person of the Holy Spirit.
Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great (Koinē Greek: Ἅγιος Βασίλειος ὁ Μέγας, Hágios Basíleios ho Mégas;ግዕዝ (Ge'ez) ቅዱስ ባስልዮስ ዐቢይ (ዓምደ ቤተ ክርስቲያን) Coptic: Ⲡⲓⲁⲅⲓⲟⲥ Ⲃⲁⲥⲓⲗⲓⲟⲥ; 330 [8] – 1 or 2 January 378), was an early Roman ...
Apr 12, 2018 · Saint Basil (c. 330 - c. 379 CE), also known as Basil the Great and Basil of Caesarea, was a bishop of Caesarea in central Asia Minor who staunchly defended the church against the 4th-century CE heresy...
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Basil the Great, Saint, Bishop of Caesarea, one of the most distinguished Doctors of the Church, b. probably 329; d. January 1, 379. He ranks after Athanasius as a defender of the Oriental Church against the heresies of the fourth century.
Jan 6, 2024 · Basil of Caesarea: A Guide to His Life and Doctrine by Andrew Radde-Gallwitz introduces early Christian theology by focusing on one particularly influential figure, Basil of Caesarea. It views Basil against the backdrop of a Roman Empire that was adopting Christianity. acquaints the student with Basil's brilliant--and often neglected ...
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Basil's foundational education was shaped by the teachings of his father and grandmother, Macrina. They instilled in him the tenets of Christian virtues and the Scriptures. Furthering his education in Caesarea, Basil delved into rhetoric, grammar, philosophy, and law, guided by the era's leading educators.
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