Doctor of the Church, Bishop of Caesarea ... when the great St. Athanasius died, the responsibility of being the defender of the faith against Aryanism fell upon Basil. Seventy-two years after ...

[11] Clearly, St. Basil’s reputation, and that of his Hexaemeron were ... In this atmosphere, the work of the fourth century bishop from Caesarea has continued to endure and shine as a bright star.