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Established the dominance of the Nicene Creed
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- Basil established the dominance of the Nicene Creed, and was a fierce opponent of Arianism. He is thought to have composed the Liturgy of St Basil, which is still used in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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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.
Basil of Caesarea holds a very important place in the history of Christian liturgy, coming as he did at the end of the age of persecution. That St. Basil composed a liturgy, or rather reformed an existing liturgy, is beyond doubt, since besides the constant tradition of the Byzantine Church there are many testimonies in ancient writings to ...
Nov 24, 2020 · St Basil’s Cathedral is a strikingly ornate red brick building bordering Moscow’s Red Square and crowned with several vividly coloured domes, which bear a striking resemblance in shape to flames licking at the sky.
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Why Does St. Basil Matter Today? St. Basil the Great is relevant today because most Western Christians know very little about the Eastern Orthodox Church, and St. Basil helped develop the theology of that tradition—particularly as it relates to the doctrine of the Trinity.
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...
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 of Arianism.
Jul 7, 2023 · Saint Basil is the patron saint of hospital administrators, reformers, and the poor. His feast day is celebrated on January 1st in the Eastern Orthodox Church and on June 14th in the Roman Catholic Church.
