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From which church has Gregory Palamas been venerated as a saint since 1368?

  • Roman Catholic

  • Eastern Orthodox

  • Anglican

  • Lutheran

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The Eastern Orthodox Church has venerated Gregory Palamas, a prominent theologian and mystic, as a saint since 1368. Known for his defense of hesychasm, a contemplative prayer practice, he contributed significantly to Byzantine theology and spirituality. Palamas advocated for the direct experience of God's grace and uncreated divine energies through inward stillness and spiritual ascent.
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