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Roman Catholic AnswerSt. Gregory was a Benedictine Abbot who became Pope at the end of the sixth century. He did a lot to reform the liturgy, chant still bears his name. He also did a lot towards promoting missionary work, and the monastic life. For details please see the Catholic Encyclopedia Article about him at the link below:
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Saint Gregory the Great, also known as Pope Gregory I, became a saint due to his influential leadership as Pope and his theological contributions to the Catholic Church. He is known for his efforts to strengthen the authority of the papacy, his missionary work, and his promotion of Christian liturgy. Gregory was canonized by popular acclaim shortly after his death.

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