Gregory of Elvira
Gregory of Elvira († after 392 ) was a bishop of Eliberis (today: Elvira near Granada ).
He was a radical champion against Arianism in Spain and a leading Luciferian as a follower of Bishop Lucifer of Calaris .
He is venerated in Spain as a saint of the Catholic Church . His feast day is April 24th .
literature
- Friedrich Wilhelm Bautz : Gregor von Elvira. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 2, Bautz, Hamm 1990, ISBN 3-88309-032-8 , Sp. 330-331.
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SURNAME | Gregory of Elvira |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of the Diocese of Eliberis (today: Elvira near Granada) |
DATE OF BIRTH | 4th century |
DATE OF DEATH | after 392 |