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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.

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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When is the feast of St Gregory the Great?

The feast of St Gregory the Great is celebrated on September 3 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was 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…

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