A portrait of St. Gregory Thaumaturgus
St. Gregory Thaumaturgus
c. 213 – c. 270
Feast
November 17 · III c.
Patron of
Miracle workers · Bishops · Converts
Order
Bishop / Theologian
Bishop of Neocaesarea in Pontus (c. 213-c. 270), pupil of Origen at Caesarea; according to St. Basil and St. Gregory of Nyssa converted nearly his entire diocese, accomplishing such miracles that he was nicknamed "the Wonderworker." His Creed and "Address of Thanksgiving to Origen" survive. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 213 · Died: c. 270 · From: Turkey / Neocaesarea.
Patronage
St. Gregory Thaumaturgus is invoked as the patron of miracle workers, bishops, converts. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“There is one God, the Father of the living Word; one Lord, only of the only, God of God.”— Confession of Faith — opening lines of his trinitarian creed.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.