St. Gregory Thaumaturgus (c. 213-270) | EAST

(Updated July 15, 2025)

This Quote Archive collects pertinent quotes from the Church Father, St. Gregory Thaumaturgus.

Next to each quote are the topic-based Quote Archives in which they are included.

This Quote Archive is being continuously updated as research continues.

Treatises

St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, Twelve Topics on the Faith

• The Sacrament of Baptism | Topic 12

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(Topic 12)

He was baptized in Jordan, not as receiving any sanctification for Himself, but as gifting a participation in sanctification to others…

Homilies

St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, Homily 1: On the Annunciation to the Holy Virgin Mary (c. 256)

• Holy Mary, Mother of God

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For Luke, in the inspired Gospel narratives, delivers a testimony not to Joseph only, but also to Mary the mother of God, and gives this account with reference to the very family and house of David…

St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, Homily 2: On the Annunciation to the Holy Virgin Mary (c. 256)

• Holy Mary, Mother of God

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It is our duty to present to God, like sacrifices, all the festivals and hymnal celebrations; and first of all, the annunciation to the holy mother of God, to wit, the salutation made to her by the angel, “Hail, thou that art highly favored!”

St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, Homily 4: On the Holy Theophany, or on Christ’s Baptism

• The Sacrament of Baptism

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[S]ee John the Baptist as he baptizes One who needs no baptism, and yet submits to the rite in order that He may bestow freely upon us the grace of baptism. Come, let us view the image of our regeneration, as it is emblematically presented in these waters.