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February 13

Gregory II

Missionary

(669-731) Roman by birth, he is called by historians the best pope of his century.

Biography

He knew how to combine faith and diplomacy, judiciously attending to the complicated affairs of his pontificate, threatened by the barbarians to the north and the Byzantines to the south. He rebuilt monasteries and sent missionaries to pagan peoples, and despite his tireless activity, he did not neglect his interior life, dying in the odor of holiness.

Practical advice

In the midst of your ordinary work, seek to reconcile two people without increasing the conflict with peace, perseverance and good humor.

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