St. Gregory of Nyssa | Pray for Us
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St. Gregory of Nyssa | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Gregory of Nyssa, the brilliant younger brother of St. Basil and St. Macrina, is honored on January 10.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | January 10 |
| Life & Canonization | Born c. 335 in Caesarea of Cappadocia; Bishop of Nyssa; died c. 395 |
| Patronage | Theologians, families, and all who seek God |
| Symbols | Bishop's vestments, an Eastern icon, a book |
The Life of St. Gregory of Nyssa
Gregory grew up in one of the holiest families in history. Encouraged by his brother Basil and his sister Macrina, he became Bishop of Nyssa and a great defender of faith in the Holy Trinity.
His Life of Moses describes the soul climbing ever higher toward God, and he wrote a moving life of his sister Macrina. The Second Council of Nicaea honored him as Father of Fathers.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Get to Know St. Gregory of Nyssa
A Family Full of Saints
His grandmother Macrina the Elder, his parents, his sister Macrina and his brothers Basil and Peter are all honored as saints.
The Life of Moses
He described the spiritual life as an endless climb up the mountain toward God, always discovering more.
He Wrote His Sister's Story
His life of St. Macrina tells of her wisdom and faith and of their last conversation about heaven.
Father of Fathers
The Second Council of Nicaea called him the Father of Fathers.