Память преподобного отца нашего Василия Исповедника

Saint Basil lived during the reign of Leo the Isaurian iconoclast. Leaving the world with its temptations, he entered a monastery and lived a virtuous monastic life. When there was a persecution against the veneration of holy icons, Saint Basil courageously resisted the iconoclasts. For this he was taken and given over to many torments; but, despite this, Basil rejected the heretical teaching of the iconoclasts and stood with Saint Procopius for the truth to the point of shedding blood. Like the Monk Procopius, he was planed all over his body; then he was imprisoned, where he languished for a long time - until the death of the wicked king. After the death of the tormentor, the Monk Basil was released along with Saint Procopius and other confessors and lived as before in fasting labors, converting many to the Orthodox faith and instructing them in virtuous living. After several years of a life pleasing to God, he was honored with a blessed death and with prayer, thanksgiving and unspeakable joy went to the Lord 1667, Whom he had loved from early childhood. A desert dweller and an angel and miracle worker appeared in the body, Our God-Bearing Father Basil, by fasting, vigil, and prayer I received heavenly gifts, healing the sick and the souls of those who flow to you by faith. Glory to Him who gave you strength, glory to Him who crowned you, glory to Him who heals you all. Receive Divine revelation from on high, you came wisely from the midst of rumors and, having become a monk, you received miracles and healed illnesses with grace, Most Blessed Basil. Saint Basil died around 750. You might be interested in: