| − | '''St. Gregory the Great''' (b. 540, died 604) also known as Pope Gregory I, other than [[St. Leo]], only St. Gregory was given the title 'The Great.' He became Pope in 590 and was a vigilant guardian of the Church’s doctrine. He was the founder of numerous [[monestaries]] including a school for the training of church musicians. He collected the melodies and plain chant so associated with him that they are now known as [[Gregorian Chant]]s.<ref>[http://saints.sqpn.com/saintg02.htm Pope Saint Gregory the Great] Star Quest Production Network</ref> In his life he was a [[Monk]], an [[abbot]], a leader of [[Italy]], a momentous influence on the doctrine, the organization, and the discipline of the [[Catholic Church]]. Gregory of Tours tells us that in grammar, rhetoric and dialectic he was so skillful as to be thought second to none in all Rome. <ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06780a.htm Pope St. Gregory I ("the Great")] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> Gregory became a patron saint of England for sending St. Augustine of Canterbury on missions there. Gregory's greatest accomplishments was his writings ''Dialogues'', a book on the Lives of the Saints. | + | '''St. Gregory the Great''' (b. 540, died 604) also known as Pope Gregory I, other than [[St. Leo]], only St. Gregory was given the title 'The Great.' He became Pope in 590 and was a vigilant guardian of the Church’s doctrine. He was the founder of numerous [[monasteries]] including a school for the training of church musicians. He collected the melodies and plain chant so associated with him that they are now known as [[Gregorian Chant]]s.<ref>[http://saints.sqpn.com/saintg02.htm Pope Saint Gregory the Great] Star Quest Production Network</ref> In his life he was a [[Monk]], an [[abbot]], a leader of [[Italy]], a momentous influence on the doctrine, the organization, and the discipline of the [[Catholic Church]]. Gregory of Tours tells us that in grammar, rhetoric and dialectic he was so skillful as to be thought second to none in all Rome. <ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06780a.htm Pope St. Gregory I ("the Great")] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> Gregory became a patron saint of England for sending St. Augustine of Canterbury on missions there. Gregory's greatest accomplishments was his writings ''Dialogues'', a book on the Lives of the Saints. |