Hierarch · 540
Gregory Dialogos of Rome
Gregory Dialogos, Bishop of Rome
New Calendar March 12 Old Calendar March 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Gregory Dialogus, Pope of Rome, was born in Rome around the year 540. His grandfather was Pope Felix, and his mother Sylvia (November 4) and aunts Tarsilla and Emiliana were also numbered among the saints by the Roman Church. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gregory Dialogos of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Gregory at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 12. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Gregory Dialogos of Rome, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.