![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() They should always stay by the side of their bishop and support him by their prayers. These things need to be kept in mind especially by the monks living in the mountains. The bishop is required only to love Christ and His sheep, and to care for the salvation of the people. He was previously a judge, had a wife and daughter, but his way of living was so excellent that he was chosen to be bishop. He was a bishop chosen by God, which is proven by the fact that he was installed onto his throne, having been seized from his business in the marketplace. Chrysostom begins his praise from the saint’s office. No words can do justice to the worth of Philogonios, but the saint will, nonetheless, accept this modest offering of praise, and will generously repay the people with his blessing. The saint is blessed, for he has left this life and city for the heavenly ones, joining the eternal celebration. The praise of the saints is particularly beneficial. The author intended to finish an earlier sermon concerning the heretics, but the festival of Philogonios compels him to change his subject. John Chrysostom, On Philogonios (CPG 4319, BHG 1532) ![]()
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