Biblical Persons Asia Minor Saint Basil
Saint Basil
Born in Caesarea (Kayseri), in a Christian family, Basil studied in
Constantinople and Athens and gained for himself the fame of a brilliant
theologian. He actively fought the Arian heresy and upheld the
unchangeable truths and principles of the Christian faith. He is the
"Father" of monasticism. He founded monasteries and, above all, he wrote
The Rule of monastic life still in use in Orthodox monasteries. In 370
he was appointed Bishop of Caesarea. He defended the poor and did much
to help them. One of the great Fathers of the church, his feast is held
on January 2.
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