Our Holy Father Basil the Great
Our Holy Father Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia Commemorated January 1st Basil the Great was born at Caesarea in Cappadocia in 330 AD into a distinguished family. Saint Basil’s early years were spent learning the principles of faith from his mother and grandmother. Proving an excellent student, Basil searched for the best teachers in Palestine, in Constantinople and finally Athens, the centre of scholarship. His reputation preceded him there through Gregory the Theologian, whom he had known in Cappadocia. Their friendship developed into spiritual brotherhood in which they mutually discovered God and acquired virtue. United in [...]