The life of moses classics of western spirituality series, and the life of saint macrina, and more on. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The first two are the sport of the children of hellas, and may they continue to. Gregory of nyssa was distinguished for its leadership in civic and religious affairs in the region of the roman empire known as pontus. Like his brother he received a good education and later became a professor. Proceedings of the eighth international colloquium on gregory of nyssa, paderborn, 1418 september 1998 2000. St gregory of nyssa orthodox church an englishspeaking. Gregory of nyssa, also known as gregory nyssen greek.
Saint porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the eastern church which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such as saint seraphim of sarov and staretz silouan in modern times. Gregory of nyssa from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading saint gregory of nyssa collection 7 books. Gregory of nyssa, wyatt north available from rakuten kobo. Gregory of nyssa author of the life of moses goodreads. His significance has long been recognized in the eastern orthodox, oriental orthodox, and roman catholic branches of christianity.
Gregory of nyssas most popular book is the life of moses. University and professor of patristics and church history, st. In this book, he goes into a dialogue with his sister, that he had in high regard, as his teacher whereas they go into depth of all things the soul, life, death, and resurrection. Who can enumerate the miracles of this second moses. Gregory of nyssa, saint encyclopedic dictionary of bible. Gregory of nyssa wikisource, the free online library. The library mission is to provide materials to further the intellectual and spiritual growth of members of the parish and the larger community, including the university. Gregory of nyssa 335394 ce, who came from an illustrious christian family of capadocia, became bishop of the small town of nyssa in 371 and is known as one of the founders of mystical theology in the church. Gregory, bishop of nyssa, who examined the doctrine of the bodily resurrection. Wounded by love the life and wisdom of saint porphyrios by saint porphyrios.
St gregory, educated in the prevailing greek philosophical system, yearned to synthesize his faith and his philosophy. Gregory of nyssa the life of moses new humanity institute. They are classic works on the nature of the spiritual life by one of the most important church fathers of the late 4th century and one whose popularity has. Gregory of nyssa 335394 ce, who came from an illustrious christian family of capadocia, became bishop of the small town of nyssa in 371 and is known as one. Greekspeaking cappadocian cleric, theologian, and writer of the 4th century who served as bishop of nyssa in anatolia.
Thomas fitzgerald the orthodox church throughout the ages has maintained a continuity of faith and love with the apostolic community which was founded by christ and sustained by the holy spirit. He was a younger brother of basil the great and a good friend of gregory nazianzus. The upsurge of interest in the writings of st gregory of nyssa, the youngest of the socalled cappadocian fathers in the twentieth century, occasioned a rethinking of the saints vision. According to gregory of nazianzus it was basil who performed the episcopal consecration of his brother, before he himself had taken possession of the see of sozima. Proceedings of the seventh international colloquium on gregory of nyssa st.
Gregory wrote a dramatic dialogue regarding the soul and the resurrection in which he plays the role of pupil, while his elder sister, st. Discover book depositorys huge selection of st gregory of nyssa books online. The life of moses gregorius nyssenus, saint gregory. Saint gregory and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. What are other ways we show joy and affection in the liturgy. He belongs to the group known as the cappadocian fathers, a title which reveals at once his birthplace in asia minor and his intellectual characteristics. Saint gregory of nyssa byzantine philosopher and theologian. In 372 his brother ordained him bishop of the city nyssa. The mystical or theophanic theology of st gregory of nyssa philip kariatlis abstract.
He became bishop of nyssa in cappadocia in 371, was removed in 376, and was restored in 378. The roman martyrology commemorates the demise of st. An english version with commentary and supporting studies. Gregory was born in 335 ad, and was the younger brother of st basil the great. Before entering the monastery of his brother, basil the great, gregory was a rhetorician. Gregory palamas and orthodox spirituality 1959, gregory palamas 1959, the orthadox church 1963, orthodoxy and catholicity 1966, christ. A monumental project which brings the englishspeaking work key. Gregory of nyssa orthodox icon mounted orthodox icons. Finally, phaedimus consecrated him by devious means, and gregory had to accept the work of a shepherd. Gregory of nyssa harpercollins spiritual classics paperback. The biographical works of gregory of nyssa, proceedings of the fifth international colloquium on gregory of nyssa, mainz, 610 september, 1982. Gregory of nyssas collections of homilies, the first on the lords prayer and the second on the beatitudes. Gregory has often been credited with the discovery of mystical theology, or rather with the perception that darkness is an appropriate symbol under which god can be discussed.
He was a younger brother of basil the great and a good friend of gregory. Anthony meredith writes of gregorys mystical and apophatic writings in his book gregory of nyssa the early church fathers 1999. Founded in 1968, st vladimirs seminary press is the largest and most active publisher of orthodox christian books in the english language. Gregorys visit the sgn live page to watch all our live stream services. A study of gregory the letter writer follows, with a dateline of the letters. Gregory of nyssas amazing explanation for the eucharist. His doctoral work focuses on st gregory of nyssa s catechetical discourse. Like his older brother, he opted at first for a secular career in rhetoric. He was prominent in the first council of constantinople see constantinople, first council of. Here is an awardwinning, new translation that brings to light gregory s complex identity as an early mystic.
Gregory of nyssa s most popular book is the life of moses. In the book of acts, it depicts that at on the day of pentecost, that there were visiting jews who were residents of. Gregory of nyssa was the third son, and one of the youngest of the family. Father meyendorff is an internationally esteemed authority on orthodox spirituality. Gloria, dowager princess of thurn and taxis mariae gloria ferdinanda joachima josephine wilhelmine huberta. In modern roman catholic calendars which include the feast of st.
Anthony meredith writes of gregorys mystical and apophatic writings in his book gregory of nyssa the early church fathers 1999 gregory has often been. However, unlike the other cappadocian fathers, he is not a doctor of the church. As bishop he was an advocate for the true christian doctrines against. If you are new to the area and are looking for a church, or are just visiting the nations capital we invite you to join us in praise of our lord god and. These are the substantial treatise refutation of the views of apolinarius the antirrheticus and the short letter to the bishop of. Gregory of nyssa wrote two works during the 380s attacking the christological teaching of apolinarius of laodicea and his followers. The most holy mother of god appeared to him, together with st john the theologian, and, at her command, st john gave him the creed that is known by gregory s name. Share gregory of nyssa quotations about soul, darkness and christ. Gregory palamas and orthodox spirituality 1959, gregory palamas 1959, the orthadox church 1963, orthodoxy and catholicity 1966. Gregory of nyssa books list of books by author gregory of nyssa. He had also a younger brother, peter, who became bishop of sebaste. Books by gregory of nyssa author of the life of moses.
Hexaemeron with on the making of man basil of caesarea, gregory of nyssa double volume edition volume 1. Thomas aquinas carves out a small intellectual foothold in his doctrine of transubstantiation, which helps us to grasp the raw mechanics of how the eucharist is transformed. Saint gregory of nyssa collection 7 books kindle edition by saint gregory of nyssa, aeterna press. This book gathers 37 letters of st gregory of nyssa c. We are a church of the eparchy of passaic in the byzantine ruthenian catholic metropolia of pittsburgh. These are the substantial treatise refutation of the views of apolinarius the antirrheticus and the short letter to the bishop of alexandria, to theophilus, against the apollinarians. Was this brusque change in gregory s career the result of a sudden vocation. Saint gregory of nyssa collection 7 books kindle edition. See all books authored by gregory of nyssa, including gregory of nyssa. This issue faced st paul in his dealing with the early church and also troubles st gregory of nyssa in the fourth century ad. Gregory of nyssa quotes author of the life of moses. On the soul and the resurrection is definitely one of the highpoints of st. Discover librarianselected research resources on st. On the soul and the resurrection by gregory of nyssa.
Saint gregory of nyssa, the brother of saint basil and the son of saints basil and emmilia, was a married man when he began studying for the priesth saint gregory of nyssa franciscan media the son of two saints, basil and emmilia, young gregory was raised by his older brother, st. The translators introduction places this question, and a clear understanding of the catechetical discourse in general, in the context of st gregory s use of rhetoric, his other writings and the broader patristic tradition. He maintained that the ultimate purpose of the bible was not its historical teachings but it capacity for elevating the soul to god. Gregory of nyssa has 114 books on goodreads with 3793 ratings. Gregory of nazianzus, gregory of nyssa spent some time, very probably in his early youth, for it is certain that while still a youth gregory exercised the ecclesiastical office of rector. Gregory of nyssa has 114 books on goodreads with 3808 ratings. Saint gregory of nyssa collection 7 books quality formatting and value active index, multiple table of contents for all books multiple illustrations gregory of nyssa, also known as gregory nyssen, was bishop of nyssa from 372 to 376 and from 378 until his death. In the life of moses gregory retells the story of mosess life taking from the biblical narrative found in exodus and numbers and then using these stories to create profound spiritual lessons. He was the younger brother of basil the great and friend of gregory the theologian.
Basil the great and his successor as champion of orthodoxy. Gregory of nyssa a byzantine catholic church in the. St gregory of nyssa orthodox church recommended books. We would like to especially welcome all new and returning college and graduate students to st. This edition of on the holy trinity comes complete with a touchorclick table of contents. Primarily a scholar, he wrote many theological, mystical, and monastic works in which he balanced platonic and.
Gregory of nyssa s collections of homilies, the first on the lords prayer and the second on the beatitudes. Gregory of nyssa, one of the greek cappadocian fathers,was considered one of the great spiritual leaders of the 4th century. He had an elder brother, nectarius, who followed the profession of their father, and became rhetorician, and like him died early. This book includes reflection questions for everyone, and practical suggestions for including younger children in worship. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Gregory offers an extensive library with over 1,500 books, periodicals, videos, and cds, housed in two locations. Basils younger brother teaches us that purifying our hearts and growing in holiness draws us to god and satisfies the longings of the human heart on wednesday, 29 august 2007, the holy father arrived at the vatican by helicopter from his summer residence at castel gandolfo for the general audience. Gregory s the life of moses reflects his spiritual sense of the scriprtures. Gregory s, the core values that shape it, and the art, architecture, and objects that surround it. Our parish is situated near the campus of the ohio state university yet has drawn participation from students in other nearby collegesas much as an hour away. Oct 06, 2016 saint gregory of nyssa collection 7 books quality formatting and value active index, multiple table of contents for all books multiple illustrations gregory of nyssa, also known as gregory nyssen, was bishop of nyssa from 372 to 376 and from 378 until his death.
He is venerated as a saint in roman catholicism, eastern orthodoxy, oriental orthodoxy, anglicanism, and lutheranism. Basils training was an antidote to the lessons of the pagan schools, wherein, as we know from a letter of st. Saint gregory of nyssa on the soul and the resurrection. Basil the great, and his sister, macrina, in modernday turkey. Catechetical discourse st gregory of nyssa, a handbook for catechists by. Gregory, such as the benedictines, his feast day is observed on 10 january.