Saints Basil the Elder and Emmelia of Caesarea were a devout Christian couple in 4th-century Cappadocia whose faith shaped one of the holiest families in Church history. They were the parents of Saint Basil the Great, Saint Gregory of Nyssa, and Saint Macrina the Younger, among others. Together they cultivated a home rooted in Scripture, prayer, charity, and the fear of God — a true domestic church that produced generations of saints.
Their love and piety set the foundation for the Cappadocian Fathers, who would go on to shape Christian theology for centuries. Saint Emmelia is especially honored as a model of Christian motherhood and quiet strength, while Saint Basil the Elder is remembered for his wisdom, devotion, and faithfulness in persecution.
Venerated by the Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Catholic, Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholic Churches, they are shining examples of family holiness and the sacred power of faith passed from parents to children.
Each Saints Basil the Elder and Emmelia Prayer Card is hand-made and made to order, crafted with reverent care and covered in prayer from beginning to end. During its creation, prayers are offered for the person who will receive it, making every card a heartfelt act of faith and blessing.
This prayer card honors the couple whose home became a cradle of saints — a reminder that when families live for God, their legacy becomes eternal.
Saints Basil the Elder and Emmelia of Caesarea were a devout Christian couple in 4th-century Cappadocia whose faith shaped one of the holiest families in Church history. They were the parents of Saint Basil the Great, Saint Gregory of Nyssa, and Saint Macrina the Younger, among others. Together they cultivated a home rooted in Scripture, prayer, charity, and the fear of God — a true domestic church that produced generations of saints.
Their love and piety set the foundation for the Cappadocian Fathers, who would go on to shape Christian theology for centuries. Saint Emmelia is especially honored as a model of Christian motherhood and quiet strength, while Saint Basil the Elder is remembered for his wisdom, devotion, and faithfulness in persecution.
Venerated by the Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Catholic, Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholic Churches, they are shining examples of family holiness and the sacred power of faith passed from parents to children.
Each Saints Basil the Elder and Emmelia Prayer Card is hand-made and made to order, crafted with reverent care and covered in prayer from beginning to end. During its creation, prayers are offered for the person who will receive it, making every card a heartfelt act of faith and blessing.
This prayer card honors the couple whose home became a cradle of saints — a reminder that when families live for God, their legacy becomes eternal.
