329: Basil is born in Caesarea, Cappadocia
mid-4th c.: Basil studies philosophy in Athens
357: Basil travels to Egypt, Palestine and Mesopotamia
360: He participates in the Council of Constantinople
368‑369: He takes action for the support of the victims of the famine in Cappadocia
370: Basil is ordained bishop of Caesarea
January 1, 379: Basil dies, probably in Caesarea