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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. Learn more about Basil’s life, ecclesiastical career, and legacy.
Jan 3, 2018 · St. Basil the Great was a saint who bridged East and West, contemplation and action, good works and unshakable faith. The few saints surnamed “The Great” make up possibly the penultimate group...
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.
Apr 9, 2020 · Nobody made Basil a saint, because he was a first-rate scholar, though he was, but because he was transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. Saint Basil did not need Homer or Plato, he...
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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.
Jul 4, 2007 · With zeal and courage Basil opposed the heretics who denied that Jesus Christ was God as Father (cf. Basil, Letter 9, 3: PG 32, 272a; Letter 52, 1-3: PG 32, 392b-396a; Adv. Eunomium 1, 20: PG 29, 556c).
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Basil then had to face the growing spread of Arianism. This belief system, which denied that Christ was consubstantial with the Father, was quickly gaining adherents and was seen by many, particularly those in Alexandria most familiar with it, as posing a threat to the unity of the church. [39]
