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Gregory the Elder of Nazianzus

c. 276 – 374 · b. Nazianzus · Bishop of Nazianzus
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Bishop of Nazianzus and father of Gregory the Theologian. Converted from the Hypsistarii sect; ordained his son presbyter.

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Who was Gregory the Elder of Nazianzus?
Gregory the Elder of Nazianzus (276–374) — Bishop of Nazianzus and father of Gregory the Theologian. Converted from the Hypsistarii sect; ordained his son presbyter.
Who did Gregory the Elder of Nazianzus teach?
Gregory of Nazianzus.

Sources for biography

  • Gregory of Nazianzus, Oratio 18 (funeral oration on his father) primary

documented connections(1)

  • taught by (incoming) Gregory of Nazianzus
    Gregory the Theologian was raised and ordained presbyter by his father.
    Gregory of Nazianzus, Oratio 18 · Gregory of Nazianzus, De Vita Sua

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