Basil of Caesarea
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Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great, was an early Christian prelate. He served as Bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia from 370 until his death in 379. He was an influential theolo
Icon of St. Basil the Great from the St. Sophia Cathedral of Kyiv
Russian icon of Basil of Caesarea
Icon of the Three Holy Hierarchs: Basil the Great (left), John Chrysostom (center) and Gregory the Theologian (right)—from Lipie, Historic Museum in Sanok, Poland.
Basil of Caesarea Correr Museum Venice
Caesarea (Cappadocia)
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Caesarea, also known historically as Mazaca or Mazaka, was an ancient city in what is now Kayseri, Turkey. In Hellenistic and Roman times, the city was an important stop for merchants headed to Europe
Basil of Caesarea
…Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great (330 – 1 or 2 January 379), was an early Christian prelate. He served as Bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia from 370 until his death in 379. He was an influential theologian who supported the Nicene Creed and opposed heresies within the early…
Kayseri Castle
Beştepeler picnic area in Kayseri includes ancient ruins of Mazaca.
Aya Panagia Greek Church in Talas, Kayseri
Meryem Ana Kilisesi, meaning 'Virgin Mary Church'