St. Gregory the Great

c. 540–604 ADPost-Nicene1 work on Theoria

Pope and Doctor of the Church, author of the Pastoral Rule and Dialogues

Works available to read

The Book of Pastoral Rulec. 590 ADGregory's influential treatise on the duties and qualities required of bishops and pastors, a classic of Christian leadership literature.

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