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Gregory of Nazianzus (Koine Greek: Γρηγόριος ὁ Ναζιανζηνός, romanized: Grēgórios ho Nazianzēnós, IPA: [ɣriˈɣori.os o nazi.anziˈnos]; c. 329 – 25 January 390), also known as Gregory the Theologian or Gregory Nazianzen, was an early Roman Christian theologian and prelate who served as Archbishop of Constantinople from 380 to 381. In this library, Gregory Nazianzen is linked to 1 document, including Orations.

Activity
AD 329 - January 25, AD 389
Documents in this library
1
Corpus date window
AD 380

History and Context

Gregory of Nazianzus (Koine Greek: Γρηγόριος ὁ Ναζιανζηνός, romanized: Grēgórios ho Nazianzēnós, IPA: [ɣriˈɣori.os o nazi.anziˈnos]; c. 329 – 25 January 390), also known as 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. Gregory made a significant impact on the shape of Trinitarian theology among both Greek and Latin-speaking theologians, and he is remembered as the "Trinitarian Theologian". Much of his theological work continues to influence modern theologians, especially in regard to the relationship among the three Persons of the Trinity. Gregory Nazianzen is described in reference records as priest, bishop, preacher, theologian, and 3 more. Recorded offices include Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (AD 379-AD 381) and diocesan bishop (AD 372-AD 372). Place associations in major reference datasets include Arianzos and Nazianzus. The documents preserved here span AD 380 and include Orations (1 total).

What We Know

  • Activity window in reference data: AD 329 - January 25, AD 389.
  • Approximate lifespan from biographical records: AD 329-AD 389.
  • Roles in major reference data: priest, bishop, preacher, theologian, poet, and 2 more.
  • Ecclesial or civic offices recorded: Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (AD 379-AD 381) and diocesan bishop (AD 372-AD 372).
  • Associated places: Arianzos and Nazianzus.
  • Tradition or confessional marker: Christianity.
  • Languages linked to writing or transmission: Ancient Greek.
  • Notable works cited in reference data: The Spirit and the Resurrection.
  • Documents in this corpus: 1 (Orations).
  • Corpus date range for attributed texts: AD 380.

Works in This Library

  • Orations

    late 4th centuryNicene and Post-Nicene Fathers

Legacy

329 – 25 January 390), also known as Gregory the Theologian or Gregory Nazianzen, was an early Roman Christian theologian and prelate who served as Archbishop of Constantinople from 380 to 381. Gregory Nazianzen's reception in theology and church history is closely tied to ongoing study of Orations. The documents preserved here span AD 380 and include Orations (1 total).

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