St. Basil the Great meaning

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St. Basil the Great (noun): (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379).

Definition of St. Basil the Great

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)

    Synonyms: Basil, St. Basil, Basil of Caesarea, Basil the Great

    Type of: theologian, Church Father, saint, Doctor of the Church

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