Greg Is Great!

Pope St. Gregory the Great

St. Gregory the Great (540-604) was the son of a wealthy Roman senator. His mother and two of his aunts are also saints, which provided him an upbringing devoted to God. His grammar and rhetoric were exceptional, and he followed in his father's political footsteps by serving as prefect of Rome. 

Discerning a call to the religious life, he sold all of his possessions and converted his home into a Benedictine monastery. He used his liquidated assets to build six other monasteries.

Because of his talent and intelligence he was chosen as the first monk to become Pope. During his lifetime Rome was sacked by invading barbarians, causing his pontificate to be an important one in bringing stability and order to the Church in a time of societal and cultural upheaval.

For his abundant doctrinal and spiritual writings he is considered to be one of the four great Doctors of the Latin Church.

He is most known for promoting Sacred Music known today as "Gregorian Chant."

Pope St. Gregory the Great is the patron of popes, masons, choir boys, singers, teachers, and musicians. 

His feast day is September 3rd.