For what purpose was she espoused? In order that the spoile… - Gregory Thaumaturgus

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For what purpose was she espoused? In order that the spoiler might not learn the mystery prematurely. For that the King was to come by a virgin, was a fact known to the wicked one. ... Wherefore the Lord came by an espoused virgin, in order to elude the notice of the wicked one.

Gregory Thaumaturgus

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Gregory Thaumaturgus or Gregory the Wonderworker (c. 213 – 270 AD) was a Bishop of Neocaesarea and is recognized as a saint. He had been won over to Christianity by Origen.

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Native Name: Γρηγόριος ὁ Θαυματουργός

Alternative Names: Saint Gregory of Neocaesarea • St. Gregory Thaumaturgus

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