c. 325 – 636 AD

Gregory the Great

540 – 604 AD

Rome, Italy

Overview

The first monk to become Pope. He organized the defense of Rome and sent missionaries to England.

"Gregorian Chant" is named for him; he described the Pope's role as "Servant of the Servants of God."

Handbook for bishops and pastors.

Massive commentary on the Book of Job.

Lives of the saints (including St. Benedict).

See what Gregory the Great wrote about Scripture. Open any book in the Bible reader and switch to the Commentary tab to find their insights.

The shapers of Western Catholicism and Protestantism.

11 Church Fathers in this era

Part of The Golden Age: Latin (Western) Fathers