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St. Basil of Ostrog
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St. Basil of Ostrog

1610–1671 · Ostrog, Montenegro · Feast May 12

Basil was born in Herzegovina and became a monk and then bishop of Zahumlje, defending his flock against Ottoman oppression and pressure to give up Orthodoxy. In old age he withdrew to a cave high in the cliffs of Ostrog in Montenegro and built a small church there. His relics rest in that cliff monastery, and Orthodox, Catholics and Muslims all come to pray there, many reporting healings.

  • Feast: May 12 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: 1610–1671
  • Place: Ostrog, Montenegro
  • Relics today: Ostrog Monastery
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