Gregory of Nyssa

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Gregory of Nys·sa (n

), Saint a.d. 335?-394?

Eastern theologian and church father who led the conservative faction during the Trinitarian controversy of the fourth century.

Gregory of Nyssa [ˈnɪsə]

(Biographies / Gregory of Nyssa, Saint (?335-394) M, Cappadocian, RELIGION: theologian, RELIGION: clergyman, RELIGION: saint) Saint. ?335-394 ad, Cappadocian theologian and brother of St Basil: bishop of Nyssa. Feast day: March 9

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