St. Basil the Great: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Saint Basilius the Great ⢠Basil of Caesarea |
|---|---|
| Born | 329 ⢠Turkey ⢠Cappadocia |
| Died | January 1, 379 (aged 50) |
| Notable Works | âAddress to Young Menâ ⢠âAgainst Eunomiusâ ⢠âCanonical Epistlesâ ⢠âHexaĂŤmeronâ ⢠Liturgy of Saint Basil ⢠âLonger Rulesâ ⢠âOn the Holy Spiritâ ⢠âShorter Rulesâ |
| Notable Family Members | brother Saint Gregory of Nyssa |
| Subjects Of Study | asceticism ⢠canon law ⢠history of early Christianity ⢠monasticism |
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