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September 3 · Memorial · White

St Gregory the Great

(c. 540–604) Roman pope and Doctor of the Church. Servus servorum Dei — 'servant of the servants of God' — was his coinage. He sent Augustine to England, reformed the liturgy, and wrote on pastoral care.

A prayerPope Saint Gregory, servant of the servants, pray for those who lead the Church.

When is the feast of St Gregory the Great?

The feast is celebrated on September 3 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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