St. Gregory The Great Quotes

A collection of quotes by St. Gregory The Great.

St. Gregory the Great (c. 540-604) was a Pope and theologian who played a significant role in shaping the early Western Church. Born into a wealthy Roman family, he became a monk and later served as the Pope from 590 until his death. Gregory is known for his theological writings, particularly his influential work "Dialogues" and his efforts to improve the administration and missionary activities of the Church. He is also credited with popularizing Gregorian chant and making significant contributions to liturgy. St. Gregory the Great's teachings and legacy continue to influence the Catholic Church to this day.

There are nine orders of angels, to wit, angels, archangels,

There are nine orders of angels, to wit, angels, archangels, virtues, powers, principalities, dominations, thrones, cherubim, and seraphim.

St. Gregory The Great

Angels

Whatsoever one would understand what he hears must hasten to

Whatsoever one would understand what he hears must hasten to put into practice what he has heard.

St. Gregory The Great

Learning

Anger is an expensive luxury in which only men of a certain

Anger is an expensive luxury in which only men of a certain income can indulge.

St. Gregory The Great

Anger

The universe is not rich enough to buy the vote of an honest

The universe is not rich enough to buy the vote of an honest man.

St. Gregory The Great

Voting

When a girl ceases to blush, she has lost the most powerful

When a girl ceases to blush, she has lost the most powerful charm of her beauty.

St. Gregory The Great

Shame