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Basil the Great, a fourth-century Christian bishop, was one of a group of ancient Christian leaders known for their deep commitment to caring for those who are suffering. Informed by Jesus’ teaching in stories like the Good Samaritan, Basil sold his possessions and built what many now consider the first hospital. Basil is a representation of a deep impulse in the Christian …

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