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Gregory Thaumaturgus

c. 213 – c. 270 · b. Neocaesarea, Pontus · Bishop of Neocaesarea
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Pupil of Origen at Caesarea; bishop of Neocaesarea in Pontus. Wrote a Panegyric on Origen and a creed; renowned for miracles.

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Common questions

Who was Gregory Thaumaturgus?
Gregory Thaumaturgus (213–270) — Pupil of Origen at Caesarea; bishop of Neocaesarea in Pontus. Wrote a Panegyric on Origen and a creed; renowned for miracles.
Who taught Gregory Thaumaturgus?
Origen of Alexandria.

Sources for biography

  • Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 6.30, 7.14, 7.28 primary
  • Gregory of Nyssa, Life of Gregory Thaumaturgus primary
  • Jerome, De Viris Illustribus 65 primary

documented connections(1)

  • taught by Origen of Alexandria
    Gregory studied under Origen at Caesarea for several years and wrote a famous panegyric upon leaving.
    Gregory Thaumaturgus, Panegyric to Origen · Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 6.30

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