Saint Gregory of Nyssa: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Gregorius Nyssenus
Born c.335 • Kayseri • Turkey
Died c.394
Notable Works “Great Catechesis” • “Life of Moses”
Notable Family Members brother St. Basil the Great
Subjects Of Study Arianism • Platonism • Trinity • mysticism

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