AD 590–604
Gregory I, the Great
He is regarded as the founder of the medieval papacy and adopted the title 'servant of the servants of God'.
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- Years served
- AD 590–604
- Biography
- A monk and former prefect of Rome, Gregory fed the city during famine, reorganised papal estates, reformed worship and sent missionaries to England.
- Historical context
- Plague, Lombard invasions and the absence of effective imperial government in Italy.
- Major events
- Mission of Augustine to Canterbury (596)
- Reform of the Roman liturgy and chant
- Major writings
- Pastoral Rule; Dialogues; Moralia on Job
- Historical significance
- He is regarded as the founder of the medieval papacy and adopted the title 'servant of the servants of God'.
Sources and References
- Gregory I, Pastoral Rulenewadvent.org