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'''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.' Survived the plague, barbarian wars and lived through the collapse of [[Rome]] and the end of Roman Emperors. <ref>[http://saints.sqpn.com/saintg02.htm Pope Saint Gregory the Great] Star Quest Production Network</ref> He was a vigilant guardian of the Church’s doctrine. Founder of numerous monestary including a school for the training of church musicians. Collected the melodies and plain chant so associated with him that they are now known as Gregorian Chants. 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> A patron saint of England for sending St. Augustine of Canterbury on mission there. Gregory's greatest accomplishments would be his writings ''Dialogues'', a book on the Lives of the Saints. Proclaimed a [[Doctor of the Church]] by Pope Boniface VIII in 1295.
'''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.' Survived the plague, barbarian wars and lived through the collapse of [[Rome]] and the end of Roman Emperors. <ref>[http://saints.sqpn.com/saintg02.htm Pope Saint Gregory the Great] Star Quest Production Network</ref> He was a vigilant guardian of the Church’s doctrine. Founder of numerous monestaries including a school for the training of church musicians. Collected the melodies and plain chant so associated with him that they are now known as Gregorian Chants. 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> A patron saint of England for sending St. Augustine of Canterbury on mission there. Gregory's greatest accomplishments would be his writings ''Dialogues'', a book on the Lives of the Saints. Proclaimed a [[Doctor of the Church]] by Pope Boniface VIII in 1295.
==Early Life==
==Early Life==
From this time forth the varied populations of Italy looked to the Pope for guidance, and Rome as the papal capital continued to be the centre of the Christian world thanks to St. Gregory.
From this time forth the varied populations of Italy looked to the Pope for guidance, and Rome as the papal capital continued to be the centre of the Christian world thanks to St. Gregory.
==Death==
The last years of Gregory's life were filled with every kind of suffering. He died March 12, 604. Immediately, he was laid to rest in front of the sacristy in the portico of St. Peter's Basilica. Since then Gregory's relics have been moved several times.
==Works==
==Works==
*"Moralia in Job",a commentary on the book of Job according to the literal, moral, and spiritual senses of Scripture.
*"Moralia in Job",a commentary on the book of Job according to the literal, moral, and spiritual senses of Scripture.
*homily on the Gospels
*homily on the Gospels
==Also see==
==Also see==
*[http://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/library_article/31/Heaven_s_Green_Pastures__Gregory_the_Great.html The Green Pastures of Heaven]
*[http://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/library_article/31/Heaven_s_Green_Pastures__Gregory_the_Great.html The Green Pastures of Heaven]
*[http://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/library_article/470/Mystery_of_Mercy_Gregory_the_Great.html Mystery of Mercy]
*[http://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/library_article/470/Mystery_of_Mercy_Gregory_the_Great.html Mystery of Mercy]
==References==
==References==
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