c. 325 – 636 AD

Gregory the Great

540 – 604 AD

Rome, Italy

Overview

The first monk to become Pope. He organized the defense of Rome and sent missionaries to England.

"Gregorian Chant" is named for him; he described the Pope's role as "Servant of the Servants of God."

Handbook for bishops and pastors.

Massive commentary on the Book of Job.

Lives of the saints (including St. Benedict).

The shapers of Western Catholicism and Protestantism.

11 Church Fathers in this era

Part of The Golden Age: Latin (Western) Fathers