Saint Basil The Great Books

Basil of Caesarea was an influential Christian theologian and monastic founder. He excelled at balancing theological convictions with political connections, becoming a powerful advocate for the Nicene Creed. Beyond his theological work, Basil was renowned for his care of the poor and underprivileged. His guidelines for monastic life emphasized community living, liturgical prayer, and manual labor, laying the groundwork for communal monasticism in Eastern Christianity. He is revered as a saint in both Eastern and Western traditions.