Two leading theologians of the fourth century.
Both born in 330. Basil was strong in the defense of the Catholic faith against the Arians and their denial of the divinity of Jesus Christ.
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Both born in 330. Basil was strong in the defense of the Catholic faith against the Arians and their denial of the divinity of Jesus Christ. Noted for his devotion to the poor. Gregory also born in 330. Eventually became the patriarch of Constantinople. These two men encountered opposition, problems and suffering throughout their lives because they believed. Both attested to the strong attachment to prayer as the source of their strength. Let our prayer in the 21st century be the source of our strength when we encounter the poor and those who are separated from our Church.
