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Gregory of Nyssa

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Gregory of Nyssa was a fourth-century bishop, theologian, and mystic associated with the Cappadocian Fathers. He is especially important in the development of Trinitarian theology and the Christian language of spiritual transformation and restoration.

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Quote / Gregory of Nyssa / 2026-04-18

The cleansing fire

To the same effect much might he quoted from St. Gregory of Nyssa. The evil man after death will not become “a sharer in the divine nature, till the cleansing fire shall have removed the stains mingled with the soul” (De mort. 2). And...

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Quote / Gregory of Nyssa / 2026-04-18

Restoration of All

“At some time the nature of evil shall pass to extinction, being fully and completely removed from existence; and divine unmixed goodness shall embrace in itself every rational nature, nothing that has been made by God falling away from...

Early Church Fathers Fire of God Free Will God's Judgement – Punitive or Restorative?Restoration of all things – Apokatastasis