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'''Saint Peter Chrysologus''' (b. 406; d. December 2, 450) was the Bishop of [[Ravenna]], and a very skilled speaker, who was given the title Chysologus, or "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.

'''Saint Peter Chrysologus''' (406 – December 2, 450) was the Bishop of [[Ravenna]], and a very skilled speaker, who was given the title Chysologus, or "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.

==Early Christian Life==

==Early Christian Life==

Born at Imola, the province of Bologna in [[Italy]]. He was baptised, educated, and ordained deacon by Cornelius, Bishop of Imola. <ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11762c.htm St. Peter Chrysologus] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> In 433, Pope Sixtus III consecrated him bishop of Ravenna.  

Born at Imola, the province of Bologna in [[Italy]]. He was baptised, educated, and ordained deacon by Cornelius, Bishop of Imola.<ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11762c.htm St. Peter Chrysologus] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> In 433, Pope Sixtus III consecrated him bishop of Ravenna.  

==Bishop of Ravenna==

==Bishop of Ravenna==

There were abuses and vestiges of paganism evident in his Imola diocese and St. Peter was determined to crush it. His principal weapon became the short sermon. <ref>[http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1092 St. Peter Chrysologus] American Catholic</ref> Peter Chrysologus was a master of homilies. He also spoke with such vehemence that he sometimes became speechless from the excitement he was aiming to share with those who were listening to him. He preached that the [[devil]] does not wish to possess a man, but to destroy him. Peter gives priceless advice from one of his homilies, "There are three things, my brethren, which causes faith to stand firm, devotion to remain constant and virtue to endure. They are [[prayer]], fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting obtains and [[mercy]] receives. Prayer, mercy and fasting are one. They give life to each other." <ref>[http://www.doctorsofthecatholicchurch.com/PC.html Saint Peter Chrysologus] Doctors of the Catholic Church</ref> In simple, clear understanding, Peter discussed many topics including his love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, the [[Apostles]] Creed, the Incarnation and about St. [[John the Baptist]].  

There were abuses and vestiges of paganism evident in his Imola diocese and St. Peter was determined to crush it. His principal weapon became the short sermon.<ref>[http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1092 St. Peter Chrysologus] American Catholic</ref> Peter Chrysologus was a master of homilies. He also spoke with such vehemence that he sometimes became speechless from the excitement he was aiming to share with those who were listening to him. He preached that the [[devil]] does not wish to possess a man, but to destroy him. Peter gives priceless advice from one of his homilies, "There are three things, my brethren, which causes faith to stand firm, devotion to remain constant and virtue to endure. They are [[prayer]], fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting obtains and [[mercy]] receives. Prayer, mercy and fasting are one. They give life to each other." <ref>[http://www.doctorsofthecatholicchurch.com/PC.html Saint Peter Chrysologus] Doctors of the Catholic Church</ref> In simple, clear understanding, Peter discussed many topics including his love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, the [[Apostles]] Creed, the Incarnation and about St. [[John the Baptist]].  

Peter was counsellor of Pope Leo I. Eutyches appealed to Peter on his behalf after he was denounced at a synod held in [[Constantinople]]. He replied to Eutyches that the ruling of the synod was valid and to give obedience to the Bishop of [[Rome]].

Peter was counsellor of Pope Leo I. Eutyches appealed to Peter on his behalf after he was denounced at a synod held in [[Constantinople]]. He replied to Eutyches that the ruling of the synod was valid and to give obedience to the Bishop of [[Rome]].

==Death==

==Death==

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.  

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.  

==Quotes==

==Quotes==