Gregory — synonyms, definition

1. Gregory (Noun)

15 synonyms
Angelo Correr Bartolomeo Alberto Capillari Gregory I Gregory Nazianzen Gregory VII Gregory XII Gregory XIII Gregory XVI Gregory of Nazianzen Gregory the Great Hildebrand Saint Gregory I St. Gregory I St. Gregory of Nazianzen Ugo Buoncompagni
6 definitions

Gregory (Noun) — The pope who sponsored the introduction of the modern calendar (1572-1585).

Gregory (Noun) — Italian pope from 1831 to 1846; conservative in politics and theology; worked to propagate Catholicism in England and the United States (1765-1846).

Gregory (Noun) — (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391).

Gregory (Noun) — The Italian pope from 1406 to 1415 who worked to end the Great Schism and who retired to make it possible (1327-1417).

Gregory (Noun) — (Roman Catholic Church) an Italian pope distinguished for his spiritual and temporal leadership; a saint and Doctor of the Church (540?-604).

Gregory (Noun) — The Italian pope who fought to establish the supremacy of the pope over the Roman Catholic Church and the supremacy of the church over the state (1020-1085).

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Bishop of Rome Catholic Pope Church Father Doctor of the Church Father of the Church Holy Father Roman Catholic Pope Vicar of Christ doctor father pontiff pope saint theologian theologiser theologist theologizer