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Hierarch
Our Holy Father Basil
Our Holy Father Basil, Archbishop of Thessolonica
New Calendar February 1 Old Calendar February 14
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Our Holy Father Basil, Archbishop of Thessolonica. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: February 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Our Holy Father Basil as a patron when they bear the name Our at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 1. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Our Holy Father Basil, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.