Letters and Select Works

A Cappodocian Father and the Father of communal monasticism, Basil a 4th century theologian established guidelines for monastic life, combated Arianism, and contributed greatly to the development of orthodox theology. Basil cared for the poor and worked toward the reformation of criminals. His liturgies are still in use today. Basil was a powerful advocate for the Nicene position. Basil’s work On the Holy Spirit, is a lucid and edifying appeal to Scripture and early Christian tradition proving the divinity of the Holy Spirit.