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The Book of Pastoral Rule
St Gregory the Great
Popular Patristics Series vol 34
Introduction & translation by George E. Demacopoulos
Recognized as the most thorough pastoral treatise
of the patristic era, this sixth-century work by
St Gregory the Great carefully details the duties
and obligations of the clergy concerning the
spiritual formation of their flock.
"Pastoral Rule has served for generations of
Christian readers in East and West as a moving,
comprehensive description of ministry in the
Church. This new translation by George
Demacopoulos-the first in English in more than
fifty years-is lively and accurate, and makes
this early Christian classic once again available
to us all... Required reading for all pastors! "
- Brian Daley, SJ
"Pope St Gregory the Great is among the Latin
fathers perhaps the closest to the Greeks, and
his Pastoral Rule brings out this affinity and
shows us Gregory as a true pontifex, that is,
'bridge-builder,' between East and West."
- Andrew Louth
About the Author: George E. Demacopoulos is Assistant Professor of
Historical Theology at Fordham University and
author of Five Models of Spiritual Direction in
the Early Church.
ISBN 978-0-881-41318-2
214pp
Price: US $18.00
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