Pope

Saint Gregory the Great

Saint Gregory the Great, both a Pope and a Doctor of the Church, reformed Church liturgy and administration. His writings and reforms have had a lasting influence on Western Christianity.

Patron saint of Clergy, Students, Singers
Feast
March 12
Era
6th Century
Place
Rome
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Saint Gregory the Great

Feast Day
March 12
Era
6th Century
Primary Place
Rome
Vocation
Pope
Patronage
Clergy, Students, Singers

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Overview

Saint Gregory the Great

Saint Gregory the Great, both a Pope and a Doctor of the Church, reformed Church liturgy and administration. His writings and reforms have had a lasting influence on Western Christianity.

Feast day: March 12

Patronage

Clergy, Students, Singers

Connected Places

  • Rome, Italy: Papal seat

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