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Explore Homilies 25 through 43 of St. John Chrysostoms insightful commentary on the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. Delve into the miracles and profound teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ, beautifully summarized by The Reader.

Explore the profound insights of St. John Chrysostom in his commentary on the Holy Gospel of St. Matthew, focusing on the pivotal events of the Lord Jesus Christs death and resurrection. This collection includes Homilies 65 through 90, offering a rich spiritual perspective. - Summary by The Reader

Explore the rich tapestry of Ephesus, a bustling metropolis of Asia known for its devotion to the goddess Diana and its vibrant philosophical community. In this engaging podcast, we delve into the significance of Pauls Epistle to the Ephesians, written while he was imprisoned in Rome, and discover the profound insights he shares with its well-instructed recipients. Through lofty sentiments and groundbreaking revelations, Paul addresses themes of unity, divine wisdom, and the inclusive promise of the Gospel. Join us as we unpack the timeless teachings that resonate even today.

Explore the profound insights of St. John Chrysostom, the celebrated golden-mouthed preacher of Constantinople, as he delivers a series of homilies on the Epistle to the Philippians. This letter, penned by St. Paul the Apostle and Timothy to the clergy of Philippi, offers a rich tapestry of faith and encouragement. Located in Macedonia, Philippi was a thriving colony where significant conversions occurred, including that of a devoted seller of purple and the ruler of the synagogue. Join us on this enlightening journey through one of the New Testaments most cherished texts, as we delve into ...

In the words of St. John Chrysostom, Holy indeed are all the Epistles of Paul. Yet, there is something uniquely profound about the letters he penned while imprisoned, such as those to the Ephesians, Philemon, Timothy, and Philippians. These Epistles resonate with a strength born from adversity, showcasing a champions spirit amidst the turmoil. Chrysostom reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we can find reasons to rejoice. Join us as we delve into these powerful teachings and uncover their relevance in our lives today.

The deaconess Olympias, to whom 17 of Chrysostom's extant letters are addressed, was born about 368 to a pagan family of high rank. After the death of her father Seleucus, she was brought up under the guardianship of her uncle Procopius who was a devout Christian.

Eutropius (died 399) was the first eunuch to be appointed a consul in Rome, but his enemies Gaïnas, and Eudoxia, the empress he had created, engineered his downfall. After his fall from power, John Chrysostom's pleas kept him alive for a while, but he was eventually executed in the year 399.

In 387 AD, Emperor Theodosius I imposed new taxes. In Antioch, the protests against the tax degenerated into a riot in which the statues of the imperial family were thrown down. Roman emperors viewed the crime of lèse-majesté in a serious light, and the Antiochenes dreaded that Theodosius would destroy the city in retaliation. It was in the aftermath of the Riot of the Statues that Chrysostom delivered a series of lenten sermons which have come to be known as The Homilies on the Statues.

These homilies by Chrysostom are great examples of his discourses. St. Ignatius was the Bishop of Antioch who suffered martyrdom at Rome in the reign of Trajan about the year 110 CE. St. Babylas was Bishop of Antioch from about 237 to 250. He was martyred in the persecution under Decius.

This letter of St. John Chrysostom to the Bishop of Rome, deals with Theophilus, the leader of the Church in Alexandria. Theophilus had been commanded to go to Constantinople, to answer to the Emperor for accusations against him. He arrived bringing with him a multitude of Egyptian Bishops, showing from the outset that he came for war and antagonism, argues Chrysostom.

John Chrysostom (c. 347-407), Archbishop of Constantinople, was an early Church Father. This series of eight instructions concerning baptism were given by him, most likely at Antioch around the year 390. Their interest derives from Chrysostom's activities for the baptismal candidates and as their instructor in Christian doctrine and morality.

John Chrysostom’s letters to his childhood friend Theodore who had fallen for a young woman after agreeing to live a life of asceticism. John explains to Theodore that he has covenanted with a Heavenly Bridegroom and that to marry Hermione would be adultery. John compares the destruction of the soul of Theodore to the destruction of the Temple of Israel.

St. John Chrysostom’s sermon on the low attendance at church. He is distressed when he calls to mind that on festival days the multitudes assembled resemble the broad expanse of the sea, but not even the smallest part of that multitude is gathered for a church service. He likens the greater part of the body of the Church to a dead and motionless carcass.

This sermon by St. John Chrysostom points out the error of scrutinizing the sins of others with great exactitude while we let our own pass. He argues that we ought to do the contrary, to keep our own faults unforgotten but never even to admit a thought of those of others. He argues that God would be more inclined to forgive their sins if people did that.

John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, wrote this homily against prevalent heresies of his time. Marcionism was an early Christian dualist belief system that originated in the teachings of Marcion of Sinope around the year 144, while Manichaeism taught an elaborate dualistic cosmology describing the struggle between a spiritual world of light and a material world of darkness.

St. John Chrysostom’s sermon on spiritual riches that are superior to material wealth, and scorns robbers and housebreakers and slanderers and false accusers and death itself. For they are not parted from the possessor by death, and they accompany them on their journey to the other world, and are transplanted with them to the future life.