Basil of Caesarea
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4th-century Christian bishop and saint
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Why Is Basil of Caesarea Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great , was a bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia, Asia Minor . He was an influential theologian who supported the Nicene Creed and opposed the heresies of the early Christian church, fighting against both Arianism and the followers of Apollinaris of Laodicea. His ability to balance his theological convictions with his political connections made Basil a powerful advocate for the Nicene position.
