Catholic Saint
St. Gregory Palamas
“Archbishop of Thessaloniki and defender of Hesychasm (the practice of silent prayer).”
Feast Day: November 14
Biography
A monk of Mount Athos, Gregory defended the traditional Orthodox understanding that humans can truly experience God's 'uncreated energies' through prayer, even though His 'essence' remains unknowable.
Prayer to St. Gregory Palamas
God is called 'Light', not according to His essence, but according to His energy.