Gregory of Nazianzus

Christian saint and theologian (c. 329 – 390)
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Gregory of Nazianzus
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Gregory of Nazianzus

Summary

Gregory of Nazianzus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Arianzos[2]. He was born on January 1, 329[3]. He died in Arianzos[4]. He died on January 25, 389[5]. He worked as a priest[6], bishop[7], preacher[8], theologian[9], and poet[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Gregory of Nazianzus was born in Arianzos[2].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus was born in Nazianzus[12].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus died in Arianzos[4].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus died in Nazianzus[13].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus was born on January 1, 329[3].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus was born on 330[14].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus died on January 25, 389[5].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus died on 390[15].
  • Burial took place at Constantinople[16].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus's father was Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder[17].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus's mother was Nonna of Nazianzus[18].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[19].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus's professions included priest[6].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus's professions included bishop[7].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus's professions included preacher[8].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus worked as a theologian[9].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus's professions included poet[10].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus's professions included epigrammatist[20].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus held the position of Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople[21].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus held the position of diocesan bishop[22].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus was educated at Platonic Academy[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Gregory of Nazianzus is The Spirit and the Resurrection[24].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus is recorded as male[26].
  • Gregory of Nazianzus's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Arianzos[2], a demesne[28], in Byzantine Empire[29] and Nazianzus[12], a human settlement[30], in Turkey[31]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 329[3] and 330[14]. Gregory of Nazianzus's father was he the Elder[17]. His mother was Nonna of Nazianzus[18].

Education

Gregory of Nazianzus was educated at Platonic Academy[23]. Studied under Himerius[32], a rhetorician[33], 0310–0390[34], of Ancient Rome[35]; Basil of Caesarea[36], a theologian[37], 0329–0379[38], of Ancient Rome[39], specialised in theology[40]; Amphilochius of Iconium[41], a writer[42], 0339–0394[43], of Ancient Rome[44]; and Prohaeresius[45], a sophist[46], 0276–0368[47], of Kingdom of Armenia[48], specialised in philosophy[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include priest[6], bishop[7], preacher[8], theologian[9], poet[10], and epigrammatist[20]. Positions held include Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople[21], an Orthodox episcopal title[50] and diocesan bishop[22], an ecclesiastical occupation[51].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gregory of Nazianzus is The Spirit and the Resurrection[24]. Things named for him include Grigori Rasputin[52], a mystic[53], 1869–1916[54], of Russian Empire[55]; San Gregorio Nazianzeno[56], a church building[57], in Italy[58]; Kızıl Kilise[59], a church building[60], in Turkey[61], founded in 0501[62]; and St. Nazianz[63], a village of Wisconsin[64], in United States[65], founded in 1854[66].

Personal Life

Gregory of Nazianzus's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 25, 389[5] and 390[15]. Recorded place of death include Arianzos[4], a demesne[67], in Byzantine Empire[68] and Nazianzus[13], a human settlement[69], in Turkey[70]. Gregory of Nazianzus is buried at Constantinople[16].

Why It Matters

Gregory of Nazianzus has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 98 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

He has been cited as an influence by Evagrius Ponticus[72], a writer[73], 0345–0399[74], of Ancient Rome[75].

Entities named for him include Grigori Rasputin[52], a mystic[53], 1869–1916[54], of Russian Empire[55]; San Gregorio Nazianzeno[56], a church building[57], in Italy[58]; Kızıl Kilise[59], a church building[60], in Turkey[61], founded in 0501[62]; and St. Nazianz[63], a village of Wisconsin[64], in United States[65], founded in 1854[66].

FAQs

Where was Gregory of Nazianzus born?

Born in Arianzos[2], Gregory of Nazianzus…

Where did Gregory of Nazianzus die?

Gregory of Nazianzus passed away in Arianzos[4].

Who were Gregory of Nazianzus's parents?

Gregory of Nazianzus's father was Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder[17]. Gregory of Nazianzus's mother was Nonna of Nazianzus[18].

What did Gregory of Nazianzus do for work?

Gregory of Nazianzus worked as priest[6], bishop[7], preacher[8], theologian[9], and poet[10].

Where did Gregory of Nazianzus go to school?

Gregory of Nazianzus was educated at Platonic Academy[23].

Who did Gregory of Nazianzus influence?

Gregory of Nazianzus has been cited as an influence by Evagrius Ponticus[72].

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