The Theological Poetry of St. Gregory of Nazianzus

St Gregory's poetry is open and self-revealing and has personal character. In these poems he speaks of the joys and frustrations of his own life; he reveals his inner questioning about the purpose and value of life in the face of sin and mortality; and his ultimate faith in Christ at redeeming and reconciling all things. The translations in this text allow the reader to see the self-reflection of the poetry in its theological context.