Gregory of Nazianzus

Christian saint and theologian (c. 329 – 390)

b. 329 · d. 25 Jan 389

34th Archbishop of Constantinople (Ecumenical Patriarch) · 379–381

Gregory of Nazianzus, also known as Saint Gregory the Theologian or Gregory Nazianzen, was an early Roman Christian theologian and prelate who served as Archbishop of Constantinople from 380 to 381. He is widely considered the most accomplished rhetorical stylist of the patristic age. As a classically trained orator and philosopher, he infused Hellenism into the early Church, establishing the paradigm of Byzantine theologians and church officials.

Related people

Nonna of Nazianzus child of
Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder child of
Basil of Caesarea consecrated by
Himerius disciple of
Prohaeresius disciple of
Basil of Caesarea disciple of
Amphilochius of Iconium disciple of
Evagrius of Constantinople succeeded
Evagrius Ponticus teacher of
Basil of Caesarea teacher of
Licinian of Cartagena influenced
Evagrius Ponticus influenced
Caesarius of Nazianzus sibling of
Gorgonia sibling of
Maximus I of Constantinople preceded

Works

The Spirit and the Resurrection
Theological Orations
Carmen de se ipso

Events

First Council of Nicaea 325
Annisa: Macrina's community and the rule Basil wrote for it 358
Gregory takes the Nicene remnant at Constantinople 379
Evagrius is made archdeacon at Constantinople 380
First Council of Constantinople 381

Commemorated

Gregory the Theologian
The Three Holy Hierarchs

Places

Nazianzus · Arianzos · Constantinople · Nazianzus · Arianzos · Cappadocia

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