St Basil’s Homes is a non-profit, non-denominational registered charity in New South Wales operating under the auspices of the [[Greek Orthodox Church Archdiocese of Australia]]. It provides care for elderly and invalid Australians, including a significant number of Australians of Greek origin. The name of the charity pays homage to St Basil, Bishop of Caesarea. Born in Pontus, Asia Minor, around 329AD, St Basil relinquished a career in administration and a life of wealth to join the [[clergy]] of Caesarea, where he was ordained around 365AD. He was elected [[bishop]] in 370AD, and among his various pastoral duties included the administering of care for the elderly and impoverished of Asia Minor. On the outskirts of Caesarea he had built a facility, known as Vasileias. It offered succour to strangers in need, the sick and the poor. It is the essence of St Basil’s lifetime achievement – the establishment of Vasileias and his charity work – that inspires the board of directors and staff of St Basil’s Homes, a modern day charity in Australia, to provide care and assistance to elderly citizens in New South Wales.