Quotes by Gregory of Nazianzus

About Gregory of Nazianzus:


Gregory of Nazianzus 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.

Author Bio


  • NameGregory of Nazianzus
  • Description4th-century Archbishop of Constantinople
  • AliasesGregory the Theologian; Gregory Nazianzen
  • Born329
  • DiedJanuary 25, 389
  • CountryByzantine Empire
  • ProfessionPriest; Poet; Cleric