| − | '''Saint Peter Chrysologus''' (b. 406; d. December 2, 450) was the Bishop of Ravenna, a man of exceptional oratorical eloquence given the title Chysologus, "Golden Word." He had a passion, an extraordinary zeal to learn and assist others to learn about [[Christ]]. Peter had insisted on a strong obedience to the [[Church]] in teaching and loyalty. He won universal admiration for his attack on [[Arian]] and Monophysite heresy. Known as the Doctor of Homilies, proclaimed [[Doctor of the Church]] by Pope Benedict XIII in 1729. | + | '''Saint Peter Chrysologus''' (b. 406; d. December 2, 450) was the Bishop of Ravenna, a man of exceptional oratorical eloquence given the title Chysologus, "Golden Word." He had a passion, an extraordinary zeal to learn and assist others to learn about [[Christ]]. Peter had insisted on a strong obedience to the [[Church]] in teaching and loyalty. He won universal admiration for his short homilies and defense of the Church against [[Arian]] and Monophysite heresy. Known as the Doctor of Homilies, proclaimed [[Doctor of the Church]] by Pope Benedict XIII in 1729. |
| − | St. Peter died in Imola in 450. Peter left a collection of over 170 homilies. They are brief and concise, in a great measure explanatory of Biblical texts. St Peter's words are a gift that opens the door to a better perspective of God's word. | + | St. Peter died in Imola in 450. Relics mostly at Imola, except an arm which is in the cathedral at Ravenna. <ref>[http://saints.sqpn.com/ncd06456.htm Saint Peter Chrysologus] Star Quest Production Network</ref> Peter left a collection of over 170 homilies. They are brief and concise, in a great measure explanatory of Biblical texts. St Peter's words are a gift that opens the door to a better perspective of God's word. |