St. Basil the Great was a saint who bridged East and West, contemplation and action, good works and unshakable faith. El Greco (1541-1614), “Saint Basil” (photo: Public Domain) Kevin Di ...

Pope Benedict delivered his audience July 4 before a packed audience in Paul VI Hall, focusing on St. Basil of Caesarea (between 329 and 333 - Jan. 1, 379). Today we remember one of the great ...

St. Basil the Great Feast day: January 2 Doctor of the Church, Bishop of Caesarea, one of the most distinguished Doctors of the Church, was born probably 329 and died on January 1, 379.