Pope Gregory I did not start music. He collected and categorized all sacred music being used in the Church at the time in an effort to somewhat standardize liturgical music around the world. The music became known as Gregorian Chant, even though he did not compose any of it.
Pope Gregory the Great loved liturgical music and compiled all the chants that were being used throughout the Church. Later this music came to be called Gregorian Chant in his honor.
No, Pope Gregory the Great .was also known as Pope Gregory I.
Gregorian Chant
Pope Gregory the Great did not write any songs. He did, however, collect and catalog the music being used at that time by the Church.
Pope Saint Gregory the Great had plainchant renamed "Gregorian Chant" after him.
Pope Gregory the Great did not write any songs. He did, however, collect and catalog the music being used at that time by the Church.
That would be Pope Saint Gregory I.
Pope St. Gregory VII was pope in 1075.Pope St. Gregory VII was pope in 1075.
Yes, Pope Gregory I was the 64th pope.
Pope Gregory I
None, Pope Gregory promoted plain song, which, later, became know as "Gregorian Chant" due to his patronage. But, he did not begin it, it already was in the Church for centuries, and is rooted in the Jewish chant used in the synagogue.
The best known male patron saint of music is Pope St. Gregory the Great.