Church History- Gregory the Great

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  • 540

    Birth

    Birth
    Gregory was born in Rome around 540 to his father Gordianus and mother Silvia.
    His father was a wealthy patrician who owned large estates in Sicily and a mansion in Rome.
    His mother was honored as a saint, but other than that very little is known about her life.
  • 550

    Growing up

    Apparently Gregory's mind and memory were exceptionally receptive because he was so skillful, he was thought to be second to none in all of Rome.
    It appears he went through a course of legal studies and if you accompany that with the religious atmosphere of his home, you could point him out naturally as someone who could have a public career.