HIS EMINENCE, ARCHBISHOP +BASILIO

Name day: January 11
Consecrated to the Episcopate: January 13, 2020 (Old Calendar)
His Eminence, Archbishop Basilio, Archbishop of Santiago and all of Chile, was born in Santiago, Chile, into a practicing Catholic family. Raised in the faith by his grandparents, he received a solid spiritual formation from an early age. His education began at American schools in Santiago, where he learned English, and continued at local secondary schools before entering university to study law, as well as computer science.At the beginning of his professional life, he worked as a paralegal, but he soon discerned that this was not the path God had reserved for him. Reorienting his vocation, he ventured into the field of Information Technology, where he progressed steadily, eventually becoming Technology Manager for Marriott Chile.
At the age of twenty-nine, feeling a profound calling from God, he entered the Benedictine Monastery of Lliu-Lliu, beginning a period of monastic formation and theological study. However, after witnessing problematic situations in that environment, he became disillusioned and returned to secular work, once again rising to senior management and executive positions in the information technology sector.But God's call remained. Seeking the fullness of the Apostolic Faith, he embraced Holy Orthodoxy, receiving Holy Baptism and taking the name Basil. He continued his Orthodox theological studies and was ordained first as a deacon, then as a priest, and later received the monastic tonsure. After years of service, he was granted the Grand Schema and elevated to the rank of Archimandrite.
On January 13, 2020, according to the Old Calendar, he was consecrated Archbishop of Santiago and all Chile, assuming the episcopate with humility and a profound sense of responsibility for the spiritual care of the faithful.
Current Ministry
Archbishop Basilio currently resides at the Monastery of Saint Basil in Curacaví, Metropolitan Region of Chile, where he serves as Abbot. His life is characterized by:
dedication to monastic discipline;
pastoral care for the faithful of Chile;
commitment to orthodox theological integrity; and
the strengthening of local communities through prayer, teaching, and spiritual guidance.
His Eminence continues to serve as a shepherd to those seeking the ancient faith, offering clarity, compassion, and a firm adherence to Sacred Tradition.
Contact
Website: https://toc-d.net
Email: abp.basilio@toc-d.net