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The Whole of Humanity

Gregory of Nyssa 2026-06-22

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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"Now the body of Christ, as I often have said, is the whole of humanity."

Source: The quote "Now the body of Christ, as I often have said, is the whole of humanity" comes directly from St. Gregory of Nyssa's writings, specifically from his Treatise on 1 Corinthians 15:28.