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c. 325 – 750 AD
Gregory of Nyssa
c. 335 – c. 395 AD
Nyssa, Cappadocia (modern Turkey)
Overview
Basil's younger brother and one of the most profound mystical thinkers of the early Church. He loved to describe the soul's endless ascent into God.
Did You Know?
Some passages in his writings sound hopeful about a final restoration of all things, which has made him a recurring figure in debates over universal salvation.
Historical Note
Saint*Certain texts suggest he entertained a hopeful form of Apokatastasis, though scholars still debate exactly how far he meant to go.
Status: Saint. Whatever one makes of those passages, his holiness and his defense of Nicene faith were never in doubt in the Church's memory.
Major Writings
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The Golden Age: Greek (Eastern) Fathers
The great Eastern bishops, monks, and theologians who gave classical shape to Trinitarian and Christological orthodoxy.
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