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Gregentius of Taphar

Gregentius of Taphar

Saint
December 19 · 450–552

Gregentius of Taphar (c. 450–552) — Saint, archbishop. Feast day: 19 December.

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Gregentius of Taphar was a mid-6th-century archbishop, reportedly serving in Zafar, the capital of the Himyarite kingdom. While his life is documented in a 10th-century hagiographical dossier, many details of his biography are considered legendary or fictitious. The collection of texts describing him includes a biography, a set of laws, and a theological debate. He is recognized as a saint within various Christian traditions, including Catholic and Orthodox, and is commemorated on December 19.

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