Gregory's second major controversy was with which monk?
Gregory Akindynos
David the Dendrite
Maximus the Greek
John Climacus
Answer
The controversy that embroiled Gregory centered around the teachings and influence of the monk Gregory Akindynos. Gregory believed that Akindynos's doctrines deviated from traditional Orthodox theology, leading to a heated debate on various theological points, including the nature of divine light and the role of the intellect in spiritual contemplation. This disagreement sparked conflict within the Orthodox Church and marked a significant period of theological turmoil.
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