Basil the Great

Basil the Great
(ca. 11th century) (link)
Feast Day January 2
Patron of Monasticism, Russia, Hospital Administrators
Situations Monasticism, Poverty, Theological Disputes
Professions Hospital Administrators, Monks

Saint Basil the Great was the Bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia and one of the Cappadocian Fathers. Born into a deeply Christian family around 330, he established rules for monastic life that remain foundational in Eastern Christianity. He was a fierce defender of Trinitarian doctrine against Arianism and a champion of care for the poor.

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