Church of St. Basil the Great (Toronto)

The Church of St. Basil the Great is one of the oldest churches in Toronto, Canada. The church is visible from almost anywhere in Toronto, thanks to its location on a hill and a high recognizable spire.

The church was built in 1856 on Clover Hill. Saint Basil the Blessed was the patron saint of the sacred religious order of the Basilians, who founded the College of St. Basil about a hundred years ago. Michael and became the initiators of the construction of the church. This is not only a parish church, but also a collegial church of St. Michael College, University of Toronto.