Also known as Saint Basil the Great, Basilius Magnus, St. Basil The Great
4th-century Christian bishop, theologian, and saint (329–379)
Basil of Caesarea was a prominent Christian bishop and theologian of the 4th century (329–379) who helped shape early Christian doctrine and monastic practice during a crucial period in church history. He is venerated as a saint and remains influential for his theological writings and advocacy for Christian community life.
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Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great (Greek: Ἅγιος Βασίλειος ὁ Μέγας; 329 or 330 – January 1 or 2, 379), was the Greek bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia, Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). He was an influential theologian who supported the Nicene Creed and opposed the heresies of the early Christian church, fighting against both Arianism and the followers of Apollinaris of Laodicea. His ability to balance <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Basil+of+Caesarea">Read more on Last.fm</a>
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