The Great Hierarchs

Saint Basil the Great AD 379

Archbishop of Caesarea

Commemorated

January 1

Lived

AD 379

Archbishop of Caesarea, a Cappadocian Father who defended the divinity of the Holy Spirit, organized monastic life, and cared for the poor. The Liturgy of Saint Basil bears his name.

Holy Basil the Great, pray to God for us.