St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena
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Show HideSt. Gregory of Nyssa was a bishop in the Early Church. He lived in the 300s. He was also a theologian.
St. Gregory of Nyssa made many important contributions to the Church. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy bishop in many aspects of your life.
About St. Gregory of Nyssa
St. Gregory of Nyssa was born around the year 335 in the area that is now Turkey. He was raised in a pious Christian family, and both of his parents became saints. His older brother was St. Basil.
Gregory was a very strong student during his youth. He became a professor of rhetoric as a young man. It is also believed that Gregory was married when he was young. A letter of condolence addressed to him from St. Gregory Nazianzen suggests that Gregory of Nyssa’s wife may have died.
Before long, Gregory began studying for the priesthood. He was ordained to the priesthood then was later ordained as bishop of Nyssa in 372. The Church was fighting the Arian heresy at the time, and Gregory faced many difficulties as bishop. In 373, the bishop of Iconium had to assist him in dealing with discontent among the people of Nyssa.
Shortly after this, Gregory was falsely accused of embezzling Church funds. He was arrested by the emperor’s troops but was able to escape. It is not known for certain where Gregory went after escaping, but is likely that he wandered from town to town for a time.
In 376, the Synod of Nyssa deposed Gregory. The emperor died in 378, and it is likely that the new emperor’s amnesty policy was responsible for Gregory being able to return to his see. Gregory’s people were very joyful at his return.
Gregory worked to help solve various Church conflicts, including the Meletian Schism. He assisted in dealing with this schism at the Council of Antioch. He also worked to combat the Arian heresy.
Gregory’s work reached new heights after the death of his brother, Basil. His writing against Arianism and other unsound teachings earned him a strong reputation as a defender of true Church teachings.
Gregory was also sent to work on combating other heresies in addition to Arianism. At the Council of Constantinople in 383, Gregory held a prominent position. Gregory’s theological writings made great contributions to Church teachings on the Trinity.
Gregory died around the year 394. The cause of his death is not known. Over the centuries, his reputation began to diminish as the authorship of his works became less certain. Modern scholars have been able to reestablish his authorship, and Gregory is recognized for his great contributions to the spirituality and teachings of the Church.
St. Gregory of Nyssa’s Feast Day: January 10th
Why Pray the St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena?
St. Gregory of Nyssa does not have an official patronage, but he is a great saint to seek intercession from in many circumstances.
You can pray the St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena if you are a theologian or are studying to become a theologian, since he was an important theologian in the Early Church. Or you can pray the St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena to seek his intercession for someone you know who is a theologian or is studying to become a theologian.
Additionally, you can pray the St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena if you are working to combat false teachings, since St. Gregory of Nyssa helped fight against many heresies.
You can pray the St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena for any intention!
St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena Prayers
St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Gregory of Nyssa as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Gregory, you were raised in a pious Christian family. Several of your family members eventually became saints. The holy family life of your youth was probably a very big help to you as you set out on the path to holiness.
We ask you to take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all families may be full of holiness and love.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to serve God faithfully each day. Pray that we may advance in holiness at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Gregory of Nyssa, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Gregory of Nyssa as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Gregory, you were a very strong student during your early years. You eventually became a professor of rhetoric and taught other students. You later continued to educate others through your theological work.
We ask you to take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all students.
Pray for us, that we may always offer to God all that we do. Pray that we may serve God worthily in every circumstance in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Gregory of Nyssa, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Gregory of Nyssa as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Gregory, we do not know for certain all the details of your vocational journey, but we know that you followed God’s call to serve His Church as a priest and a bishop. You did a lot of important work for the Church.
We ask you to take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be open to serving God in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Gregory of Nyssa, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Gregory of Nyssa as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Gregory, you followed God’s call to serve Him as a priest. Though we know little about the work you did early in your priesthood, we know that you eventually became a bishop and helped the Church through a difficult time.
We ask you to take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all priests may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to serve God faithfully each day of our lives. Pray that we may be open to God’s will in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Gregory of Nyssa, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Gregory of Nyssa as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Gregory, you were ordained as bishop of Nyssa in 372. You faced many difficulties as bishop. You faced discontent among your people, the turmoil of the Arian heresy, and false accusations against you. Despite these difficulties, you served God faithfully.
We ask you to take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all bishops may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may never allow any difficulties to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may do all we can to live out our vocation faithfully each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Gregory of Nyssa, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Gregory of Nyssa as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Gregory, you lived at a time of great turmoil in the Church. The Arian heresy and various schisms were causing severe confusion and disunity in the Church. You did all you could to help solve these problems.
We ask you to take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the Church may grow in unity.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God and His Church. Pray that we may always do all we can to help build the Kingdom of God.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Gregory of Nyssa, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Gregory of Nyssa as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Gregory, you were falsely accused of embezzling Church funds. You were arrested and unable to minister to the people in your diocese for a time. Despite these difficulties, you continued serving God.
We ask you to take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may strengthen and assist all who suffer because of the false accusations of others.
Pray for us, that we may persevere in serving God through all difficulties. Pray that we may advance in virtue at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Gregory of Nyssa, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Gregory of Nyssa as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Gregory, you wrote many theological works during your life. In your writing, you combated Arianism and other heresies. Your theological writings made great contributions to Church teachings on the Trinity.
We ask you to take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all theologians in their holy work.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may strive to grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Gregory of Nyssa, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Gregory of Nyssa Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Gregory of Nyssa as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Gregory, you lived during a time of great turmoil and confusion in the Church. You devoted yourself to theological work. Through your writings, you helped combat false teachings and contributed to the Church’s teachings on the Trinity.
We ask you to take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the true teachings of the Church may triumph over false teaching.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to preach the Gospel to others. Pray that we may serve God and His Church joyfully each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Gregory of Nyssa, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.