St. Basil of Caesarea

Catholic Saints

Augustine Institute

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4.8 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2024

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

Discover the captivating life and enduring legacy of Saint Basil of Caesarea in this enlightening episode of Catholic Saints. Join Mary and Dr. Karl Venner as they delve into the tumultuous era of the 4th century, where theological debates and profound Christian contributions were shaping the Church. From his early days as a scholar in Athens to his pivotal role in defining the doctrine of the Trinity, Saint Basil's journey unfolds, revealing a man of deep contemplation and unwavering action. Explore how his commitment to both study and service continues to inspire believers today, offering a timeless example of integrating faith with intellect and compassion. Tune in to gain insights into the life of this extraordinary saint and his enduring relevance in the modern world.

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0:00.0	You're listening to a podcast on Catholic Saints.
0:05.5	This podcast is produced by the Augustine Institute, an Apostolate helping Catholics understand, live, and share their faith.
0:18.8	Hello, welcome to Catholic Saints. My name is Mary, and I'm joined here with Dr. Carl Vennerstrom.
0:24.3	Thank you for joining.
0:25.6	So glad to be here.
0:27.3	Your enthusiasm.
0:28.8	Yeah, I'm enthusiastic.
0:30.7	Yes.
0:31.4	Not always, but right now I am.
0:33.1	Yes, yes.
0:33.5	We have the opportunity to talk about a wonderful saint.
0:36.6	Yeah, his name is St. Basil.
0:38.6	You could call him St. Basil if you want.
0:41.0	Okay.
0:41.5	You can't call him whatever you want, but.
0:45.3	St. Basil of Caesarea.
0:48.0	Yeah, Caesarea.
0:49.1	You can say Caesarea.
0:50.9	That's fine.
0:51.7	Okay.
0:52.2	Yeah.
0:52.7	We are excited to dive into this. My first question that I was asking is, where is Caesarea, that's fine. Okay. Yeah. We are excited to dive into this.
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