Basil of Caesarea
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Basil of Caesarea
Summary
Basil of Caesarea is a human[1]. Born in Kayseri[2], he… he was born on January 1, 329[3]. He died in Kayseri[4]. He died on 379[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Catholic deacon[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,938 views/month, #6,611 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Basil of Caesarea's place of birth was Kayseri[2].
- Basil of Caesarea died in Kayseri[4].
- Basil of Caesarea was born on January 1, 329[3].
- Basil of Caesarea was born on 330[12].
- Basil of Caesarea died on 379[5].
- Basil of Caesarea died on 378[13].
- Basil of Caesarea's father was Basil the Elder[14].
- Basil of Caesarea's mother was Emmelia of Caesarea[15].
- Basil of Caesarea held citizenship in Ancient Rome[16].
- Basil of Caesarea worked as a theologian[6].
- Basil of Caesarea's professions included Catholic priest[7].
- Basil of Caesarea worked as a philosopher[8].
- Basil of Caesarea worked as a writer[9].
- Basil of Caesarea worked as a Catholic deacon[10].
- Basil of Caesarea's professions included archbishop[17].
- Basil of Caesarea's field of work was theology[18].
- Basil of Caesarea's field of work was administration and management of the church[19].
- A notable work attributed to Basil of Caesarea is Hexaemeron[20].
- A notable work attributed to Basil of Caesarea is On the Holy Spirit[21].
- Basil of Caesarea's religion is recorded as Christianity[22].
- Basil of Caesarea's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
- Basil of Caesarea is recorded as male[24].
- Basil of Caesarea's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Basil of Caesarea's Commons category is recorded as Basil of Caesarea[26].
- Basil of Caesarea's canonization status is recorded as prelate[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Basil of Caesarea was born in Kayseri[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 329[3] and 330[12]. His father was Basil the Elder[14]. His mother was Emmelia of Caesarea[15].
Education
Studied under Macrina the Elder[28], 0270–0340[29]; Eustathius of Sebaste[30], a presbyter[31], 0300–0377[32]; and Gregory of Nazianzus[33], a priest[34], 0329–0389[35], of Ancient Rome[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], Catholic deacon[10], and archbishop[17]. Fields of work include theology[18], an academic discipline[37] and administration and management of the church[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Hexaemeron[20] and On the Holy Spirit[21], a literary work[38]. Things named for Basil of Caesarea include Basilian monks[39], a Catholic order[40]; Basil Day[41], a holiday[42], in Russia[43]; Saint Basil church, Volodymyr-Volynskyi[44], an Eastern Orthodox church building[45], in Ukraine[46]; and Temple of St Basil of Caesarea, Krajné Čierno[47], a church building[48], in Slovakia[49], founded in 1800[50].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Christianity[22], a major religious group[51], founded in 0033[52] and Catholic Church[23], a Christian denomination[53], in Vatican City[54], founded in 0001[55], headquartered in Vatican City[56].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 379[5] and 378[13]. Basil of Caesarea passed away in Kayseri[4].
Why It Matters
Basil of Caesarea ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,938 views/month, #6,611 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 138 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Evagrius Ponticus[59], a writer[60], 0345–0399[61], of Ancient Rome[62].
Works attributed to him include Liturgy of Saint Basil[63], a Divine Liturgy[64]. Entities named for him include Basilian monks[39], a Catholic order[40]; Basil Day[41], a holiday[42], in Russia[43]; Saint Basil church, Volodymyr-Volynskyi[44], an Eastern Orthodox church building[45], in Ukraine[46]; and Temple of St Basil of Caesarea, Krajné Čierno[47], a church building[48], in Slovakia[49], founded in 1800[50].
FAQs
Where was Basil of Caesarea born?
Basil of Caesarea was born in Kayseri[2].
Where did Basil of Caesarea die?
Basil of Caesarea passed away in Kayseri[4].
Who were Basil of Caesarea's parents?
Basil of Caesarea's father was Basil the Elder[14]. Basil of Caesarea's mother was Emmelia of Caesarea[15].
What did Basil of Caesarea do for work?
Basil of Caesarea worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Catholic deacon[10].
Who did Basil of Caesarea influence?
Basil of Caesarea has been cited as an influence by Evagrius Ponticus[59].