Gregory of Nazianzos

Gregory of Nazianzos
   Fourth-century writer; saint; one of the "Cappadocian Fathers," along with Gregory of Nyssa and Basil the Great (qq.v.). Son of the bishop (q.v.) of Nazianzos in Cappadocia (q.v.), he became bishop of Constantinople (q.v.) in 380381, and chaired the Second Ecumenical Council (q.v.) at Constantinople in 381, where he opposed the followers of Eunomios (q.v.). He was bishop of Nazianzos from 382-384, before his death ca. 390. His writings are varied, including sermons and polemics against heresy (q.v.). His chief historical role was that of defender of Orthodoxy (q.v.) at a time when Orthodoxy needed defending.

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