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Gregory of Nazianzus (Greek: Γρηγόριος ὁ Ναζιανζηνός, romanized: Grēgorios ho Nazianzēnos; c. 329 – 25 January 390), also known as Gregory the Theologian or Gregory Nazianzen, was a 4th-century archbishop of Constantinople and theologian.
Saint Gregory of Nazianus, 4th-century Church Father whose defense of the doctrine of the Trinity (God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) made him one of the greatest champions of orthodoxy against Arianism. Learn more about his life and legacy with this article.
Saint Gregory of Nazianzus (329–January 25, 389 C.E. ), also known as Saint Gregory the Theologian or Gregory Nazianzen, was a fourth century C.E. Christian poet, orator, and theologian, who, quite against his will and temperament, was appointed bishop of Constantinople.
- 329 in Arianzum, Cappadocia
- January 25, 389 in Arianzum, Cappadocia
- Pre-congregation
- Eastern and Western Christianity
On his return to Nazianzus, Gregory found the Church there in a miserable condition, being overrun with the erroneous teaching of Apollinaris the Younger, who had seceded from the Catholic communion a few years previously, and died shortly after Gregory himself.
Jan 10, 2021 · Gregory of Nazianzus (329–390AD), also known as ‘Gregory the Theologian,’ was one of the most important figures in the history of early Christianity.
Dec 29, 2023 · On January 2, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Gregory Nazianzen, who was a tireless warrior in the battle against the Arian heresy. Called “The Theologian” by historians, St. Gregory was a modest man reluctant to assume the positions of power that were constantly thrust upon him.
Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, (born c. 330, Arianzus, near Nazianzus, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor—died c. 389, Arianzus; Eastern feast day January 25 and 30; Western feast day February 2), One of the Church Fathers of Eastern Orthodoxy. He was ordained a priest in Nazianzus in 362.
