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January 10 · Optional · White

St Gregory of Nyssa

(c. 335–395) Younger brother of Basil the Great and one of the Cappadocian Fathers. Bishop of Nyssa, he defended the Council of Nicaea and taught that the soul's ascent to God is an endless progress, from glory to glory, never exhausting the infinite.

When is the feast of St Gregory of Nyssa?

The feast is celebrated on January 10 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Gregory of Nyssa?

The feast of St Gregory of Nyssa is celebrated on January 10 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Gregory of Nyssa?

(c. 335–395) Younger brother of Basil the Great and one of the Cappadocian Fathers. Bishop of Nyssa, he defended the Council of Nicaea and taught that the soul's ascent to God is an endless progress, from glory to glory, never exhausting the…

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