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Basil, St |
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Basil, St (c. 330-379)Cappadocian monk, known as ‘the Great’, founder of the Basilian monks. Elected bishop of Caesarea 370, Basil opposed the heresy of Arianism. He wrote many theological works and composed the Liturgy of St Basil, in use in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Feast day 2 January. |
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