died 379
Saint Basil, also known as Basil the Great, was a 4th-century Christian bishop and theologian born around 330 AD in Caesarea Mazaca, Cappadocia (modern-day Turkey). He is known for his contributions to Christian monasticism and his role in defining the Nicene Creed, emphasizing the divinity of the Holy Spirit. Saint Basil is recognized as a Doctor of the Church and is celebrated as a saint in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions.