Pope Gregory I - Saint Gregory the Great
Pope Gregory the Great was the foremost influence in shaping the early medieval papacy. Strongly involved with monasticism, he also reformed the mass, and was named a Doctor of the Church.
For more popes, be sure to visit our chronological list of popes.
For more popes, be sure to visit our chronological list of popes.
Pope Gregory I
This profile of Gregory offers basic facts, dates, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
This profile of Gregory offers basic facts, dates, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
A Concise Biography of Pope Gregory I
A narrative history of Gregory's life by your About.com Guide.
A narrative history of Gregory's life by your About.com Guide.
Pope Gregory I in Print
Biographies, historical background, and scholarly works about Pope Saint Gregory the Great.
Biographies, historical background, and scholarly works about Pope Saint Gregory the Great.
Pope Gregory I Picture Gallery
Portraits, frescoes, and manuscript images of Pope Gregory I, as well as a photo of his tomb.
Portraits, frescoes, and manuscript images of Pope Gregory I, as well as a photo of his tomb.
The Holiness of Gregory
Extensive, substantial, and well-referenced examination of the man and his achievements, by James J. O'Donnell.
Extensive, substantial, and well-referenced examination of the man and his achievements, by James J. O'Donnell.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope St. Gregory I
Extensive biography and examination of Gregory's pontificate and writings, by G. Roger Hudleston.
Extensive biography and examination of Gregory's pontificate and writings, by G. Roger Hudleston.
The Life of Saint Gregory the Great
Extensive, admiring bio by Sister Catherine Goddard Clark, M.I.C.M. at the Saint Benedict Center.
Extensive, admiring bio by Sister Catherine Goddard Clark, M.I.C.M. at the Saint Benedict Center.
Pope St. Gregory the Great
This brief introductory bio is accompanied by a very nice image of an illumination depicting the sainted pope, at the Catholic Forum.
This brief introductory bio is accompanied by a very nice image of an illumination depicting the sainted pope, at the Catholic Forum.
Gregory the Great, Bishop and Doctor
Biographical sketch by James E. Keifer at the Society of Archbishop Justus.
Biographical sketch by James E. Keifer at the Society of Archbishop Justus.
The Papal Estates, c. 600
A letter by Gregory concerning some Church holdings, provided online at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.
A letter by Gregory concerning some Church holdings, provided online at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.
St. Bede the Venerable: St. Gregory the Great
Excerpt from Bede's work about Gregory is provided online at the Catholic Information Network.
Excerpt from Bede's work about Gregory is provided online at the Catholic Information Network.
The Earliest Life of St. Gregory the Great
Excerpts from a very early manuscript discovered in Whitby, apparently used as a reference by Bede. In Latin and English at the Julian of Norwich website.
Excerpts from a very early manuscript discovered in Whitby, apparently used as a reference by Bede. In Latin and English at the Julian of Norwich website.