St Gregory of Rome, 604 on this day when the church of Rome gathers to elect the 266th Bishop of Rome

                                               Statue: St Peter Collect: St Gregory 

Al-mighty God... guiding your people with kindness and govern-ing them with love, 

you raised up your servant Gregory of Rome 

to be servant of the servants of God. Give the Spirit of Wisdom to those whom you call 

to be shepherds of your church....

                 Give us the Spirit of wisdom...