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Saint for a Minute
Detail of An Illustration of Saint Basil The Caesarea By Francesco Bartolozzi 19Th Century
Detail of An Illustration of Saint Basil The Caesarea By Francesco Bartolozzi 19Th Century

Saint Basil The Great

Also known as: Basil of Caesarea; Father of Eastern Monasticism

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

January 2

Died

January 1, 379

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Basil the Great, also known as Basil of Caesarea, is hailed as the Father of Eastern Monasticism for his pivotal role in founding monasteries and establishing rules for monks in the Eastern Christian tradition, which remains influential to this day. Born in 329 in Caesarea, Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), Basil came from a noble and devoutly religious family....