Память преподобного отца нашего Василия Исповедника, епископа Парийского

In Paria, the ancient city of Mysia Minor, from the time of the spread of Christianity there, an episcopal see was established, subordinate to the Kizian metropolitan. Among the bishops of Paria is the Monk Basil, who was elected bishop for his virtuous, godly life. When the iconoclastic heresy arose, Saint Basil appeared as a true confessor of Christ: avoiding all communication with heretics, he did not allow them to act in his diocese and did not agree, despite all coercions, to sign a written decree on the destruction of icons. For this zeal for faith, he was forced to endure persecution and reproach from heretics, carrying out, like Apostle. Paul, life in sorrows, troubles and hardships, constantly moving from one place to another. With his piety and desire to protect the purity of the teachings of the Church, the Monk Basil could not help but hate the wicked councils of heretics, and, therefore, he did not enter into communication with them. Having pleased the Lord with his life, the Monk Vasily went to Him in peace. You might be interested in: