Today we remember and give
thanks for Basil the Great of Caesarea, Gregory of Nazianzus, and Gregory of
Nyssa, Pastors and Confessors. Basil and
the two Gregorys, collectively known as the Cappadocian Fathers, were leaders
of Christian orthodoxy in Asia Minor (modern Turkey) in the later fourth
century. Basil and Gregory of Nyssa were brothers; Gregory of Nazianzus was
their friend. All three were influential in shaping the theology confessed by
the Council of Constantinople of 381, which is expressed in the Nicene Creed.
Their defense of the doctrines of the Holy Spirit and Holy Trinity, together
with their contributions to the liturgy of the Eastern Church, make them among
the most influential Christian teachers and theologians of their time.
Collect of the Day:
Almighty
God, You revealed to Your Church Your eternal being of glorious majesty and
perfect love as one God in a Trinity of persons. May Your Church, with pastors like Basil,
Gregory and Gregory, receive grace to continue steadfast in the confession of
the true faith and constant in our worship of You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who live and
reign, one God, now and forever.
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