The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great by The Master of Portillo. Pope Gregory I (also known as Saint Gregory the Great) who was pontiff from AD590 to AD604. He was the 64th pope. It was he who introduced the plainchant singing known as Gregorian Chant.

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