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Order a print of Byzantine Icon St. Basil the Great – Born into a deeply devout family, St. Basil received an exceptional education before embracing the monastic life. He went on to establish foundational rules that continue to shape monastic communities to this day. As Bishop of Caesarea, he was a fearless defender of the faith—combating heresy, writing profound theological works, and caring tirelessly for the poor and vulnerable. St. Basil reposed in 379 AD, just two years before the Council of Constantinople. Yet his theological vision and influence were instrumental in shaping the doctrine and formulations affirmed by the Council, leaving a legacy that endures in the life of the Church.
