Today is the Memorial of St. Gregory the Great.
Memorial: September 3rd
Born: 540
Died: 604
Lived: Rome/Constantinople
Occupation: St. Gregory held various public offices before he was ordained a deacon. Ultimately he became Pope.
Best Known For:
St. Gregory is best known for his love of plainsong or plainchant that has become so strongly associated with the Saint that this form of music is referred to as “Gregorian Chant”. He is also one of four Great Doctors of the Latin Catholic Church.
Interesting Facts:
St. Gregory was the first monk to become Pope. He was the Pope who sent St. Augustine of Canterbury to evangelize England.
Patron Saint Of: Musicians, Singers, Teachers, Popes
Author Of: The Rule for Pastors, Magna Moralia
Association with Other Saints: St. Jerome, St. Augustine, St. Ambrose, St. Peter the Deacon, St. Augustine of Canterbury.
Memorial: September 3rd
Born: 540
Died: 604
Lived: Rome/Constantinople
Occupation: St. Gregory held various public offices before he was ordained a deacon. Ultimately he became Pope.
Best Known For:
St. Gregory is best known for his love of plainsong or plainchant that has become so strongly associated with the Saint that this form of music is referred to as “Gregorian Chant”. He is also one of four Great Doctors of the Latin Catholic Church.
Interesting Facts:
St. Gregory was the first monk to become Pope. He was the Pope who sent St. Augustine of Canterbury to evangelize England.
Patron Saint Of: Musicians, Singers, Teachers, Popes
Author Of: The Rule for Pastors, Magna Moralia
Association with Other Saints: St. Jerome, St. Augustine, St. Ambrose, St. Peter the Deacon, St. Augustine of Canterbury.