Basil of Caesarea

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Basil of Caesarea born?Circa 330 AD
2. Where was Basil of Caesarea born?Caesarea, Cappadocia, Roman Empire (modern-day Turkey)
3. When did Basil of Caesarea die?January 1, 379 AD (aged approximately 49)
4. Who was Basil of Caesarea?Basil was a very smart Christian leader born around 330 AD in Caesarea. He became a priest and later the bishop of his hometown.
5. What was the Basiliad?The Basiliad was a big charitable center that Basil built. It had a hospital, an orphanage, a hospice for the elderly, and a shelter for poor travelers.

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