Eulogy

Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to celebrate the life of Pope Gregory 1 also known as
Gregory the great. I would like to start by saying that Mr. Gregory was well known for his writings and
his instigating adventures with the first recorded scale mission from Rome. Greg was born in 540 AD and
died 604 AD. He was born to Gordianus (father) and saint Silvia (mother). During his life he encountered
many things. He once said "we make idols of our concepts, but wisdom is born of wonder". I was asked
to give this eulogy because I always knew he was different. He became Pope in 590 and was a great
reformer. His epithet (nickname) ; the great was given to him to reflect his status as a writer and ruler.
He came up during rough times. The surrounding cities were declining. During that time I remember well
because the plaque had depopulated the towns and also during the wake of emperor's Justinian's
conquest in Italy. Later on in life Gregory fought against these corruptions. He earned his place in
society. It was a grand place at that. Greg and his family was centered around religion. His conversion to
monastic life wasn't sudden it was an ongoing life decision. During all of the years I associated with him I
never thought bad of him. He was always respectable and honest and trying to do better for his and
others lives.

During Augustine of Hippo was born November 13, 354 AD and died August 28, 430 AD. His writings
influenced the development of western Christianity and philosophy. Some of his notable works are "the
confessions" and "the city of god". It was told that the donatists seemed to consider Augustine as an
opponent. Augustine helped lay down the foundation for the theological system, medieval and modern
Christianity thoughts.

Alexander of Alexandria was born in 250 AD and died in 326 AD. His notable works were the
"ecclesiastical history". His works were said to be apologetic

Ambrose: bishop of Milan also an influential ecclesiastical figure of the 4th century. Born around 337-
340 and died 397

Athanasius was born 296-298 and died may 2 373. He was a chief defender. Roman emperors shaped his
career.

Basil the Great was born 330 AD and died January 1, 379 AD.

Gregory the Great Greg was born in 540 AD and died 604 AD. He was born to Gordianus (father) and
saint Silvia (mother).

Eusebius of Caesarea was born in 263 AD and died may 339 AD. His nationality was byzantine. He lived
in the Constantinian.

Jerome was born 347 and died September 30, 420. He was Christian priest, theologian and historian.

John Chrysostom was born 349 and died September 14, 407. He was hermit (gatekeeper) in the desert.
Origen was born 184 AD and died 253 AD. He was a Christian scholar and spent half of his life in
Alexandria.

Tertullian was born 160 AD and died in 220 AD. He was a Christian author from carthage.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Basil-the-Great

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02330b.htm

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https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/theologians/athanasius.html

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=54

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06780a.htm