St. Basil in his rules addresses both men and women.

The children of St. Basil, it would seem, cannot catch a break.

Then, late last year, St. Basil was found to be caring for children without a state license.

St. Basil cannot be considered a child care institution, a status that might have weighed in its favor, because it has no license.

Another issue soon complicated the matter: St. Basil had been operating without a license.

He came across the writings of St. Basil on monasticism.

St. Basil the Great stated that "becoming a god" is the highest goal of all.

The students of St. Basil at times reflect a more conservative way of thinking.

Then came the news that St. Basil had been operating without a child-care license.

St. Basil tried to get the children into the Garrison public school, but was repeatedly rebuffed.