Gregory of Nazianzus

329 – 390 · Cappadocia

Biography

Archbishop of Constantinople who presided over the Council of 381; called simply 'the Theologian.'

What is not assumed is not healed; but what is united to God is also saved.
Epistle 101 to Cledonius

Writings

  • Five Theological Orations
  • Letters to Cledonius
  • Autobiographical poems

Influence

Gave classical shape to Trinitarian doctrine and to the language of Christology.