Early Life
When was St. Basil born?
329 AD
What category of Holiness is St. Basil recognized in?
Holy Scholar and Holy Righteous
Is there a liturgy named after St. Basil?
Yes
What was St. Basil’s nickname?
“The revealer of holy things” and “St. Basil the Great.”
Where was St. Basil born?
Caesarea of Cappadocia
Where did St. Basil study?
Constantinople
Who did St. Basil mainly take care of?
The poor and unprivileged
How old is Dc. Ephrem?
32
How many siblings does Saint Basil have?
10 siblings
What stage of righteousness is St. classified under?
100 folds (physically tempted)
What is St. Basil remembered as?
Father of communal monasticism
RIDDLE: I am tall when I am young and I am short when I am old. What am I?
A candle
Who raised St. Basil during childhood?
EXTRA points: What were their names?
His mother and grandmother. Emilia and Macrina.
Where did he make the first monastery?
Asia Minor
How did he teach the people of the church?
He taught and interpreted the bible
Which council did Saint Basil defend against arius?
The Council of Nicea
What was St. Basil about to become before deciding to devote his life to God?
A teacher (lawyer)
Before he died, what did he teach us about?
He taught us how to live and embrace the holy life.
What were one of St. Basil’s Quotes?
“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds”
“A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.”
“If everyone would take only according to his needs and would leave the surplus to the needy, no one would be rich, no one poor, no one in misery”
What week of lent do we use Kidase Basil?
6th week