I need some information on St. Basil The Great?

Question

I need to know the opening prayer of January 2nd mass which is St. Basil the Great's feast day. I also Want to know any Special virtues which he had.

Answer 1

See you local Orthodox Clergyman. He should be able to clue you in.
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Answer 2

Please refer to : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Liturgy
http://www.sspeterpaul.org/priest.html

Basil of Caesarea (ca. 330 - January 1, 379), also called Basil the Great (Greek: Μέγας Βασίλειος), was Bishop of Caesarea, a leading churchman in the 4th century. The Eastern Orthodox Church considers him a saint and one of the Three Holy Hierarchs, together with Gregory Nazianzus and John Chrysostom. Basil, Gregory Nazianzus, and Basil's brother Gregory of Nyssa are called the Cappadocian Fathers. The Roman Catholic Church considers him a saint and a Doctor of the Church.

The Basilian Fathers, also known as The Congregation of St. Basil, is an international order of Roman Catholic priests and students studying for the priesthood.

In Greek tradition, his name was given to Father Christmas and is supposed to visit children and give presents every January 1 (when Basil's memory is celebrated), unlike other traditions where this person is Saint Nicholas and comes every Christmas.

Answer 3

Basil of Caesarea (ca. 330 - January 1, 379), also called Basil the Great (Greek: Μέγας Βασίλειος), was Bishop of Caesarea, a leading churchman in the 4th century. The Eastern Orthodox Church considers him a saint and one of the Three Holy Hierarchs, together with Gregory Nazianzus and John Chrysostom. Basil, Gregory Nazianzus, and Basil's brother Gregory of Nyssa are called the Cappadocian Fathers. The Roman Catholic Church considers him a saint and a Doctor of the Church.

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Answer 4

St. Basil The Great was also known as Basil of Caesarea. You can try looking him up in http://www.wikipedia.org You could also try googling the opening prayer of January 2nd mass by looking for a Catholic saints website.

Answer 5

Try this site.

www.cin.org/saints/basilgre.html

God bless,
Stanbo

Answer 6

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