Patriarch
Saint Gregory was the abbot of the Monastery of Pharan, located close to mount Sinai. By the Divine Grace he proved to be worthy of the patriarchal throne. Elder George the Armenian, a disciple of Elder Sergius, recounted that the Saint repeatedly asked him to bring him close to Elder Sergius. The elder, upon seeing him, greeted him and washed his feet, speaking about the salvation of the soul. When he was asked the reason he did this only for Saint Gregory, he replied that he saw in him a patriarch, as he bore the omophorion and held the Gospel. Five years later, Gregory was appointed patriarch in Antioch.
He possessed the virtues of charity, he would never show anger, repentance, and humility, showing compassion towards all people. Saint Sophronius, the Patriarch of Jerusalem, testified to his holiness and life in Christ, asserting that he was worthy of being numbered among the saints.
