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Peter of Sebaste

c. 340 – c. 391 · b. Caesarea Mazaca · Bishop of Sebaste
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Youngest brother of Basil, Gregory of Nyssa and Macrina. Bishop of Sebaste from c. 380.

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Common questions

Who was Peter of Sebaste?
Peter of Sebaste (340–391) — Youngest brother of Basil, Gregory of Nyssa and Macrina. Bishop of Sebaste from c. 380.
Who taught Peter of Sebaste?
Macrina the Younger.

Sources for biography

  • Gregory of Nyssa, Vita Macrinae primary
  • Gregory of Nyssa, Contra Eunomium (preface) primary

documented connections(1)

  • taught by Macrina the Younger
    Macrina raised the youngest brother Peter herself.
    Gregory of Nyssa, Vita Macrinae 12

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