Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs

Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs January 30 The Three Holy HierarchsCelebrated on January 30 Saints Basil the Great (c.330-379), Gregory the Theologian (329-c.390) and John Chrysostom (c.349-407) each had devoted followers during the 11th century who sought to declare one Saint superior to the other two. Some spoke of Saint Basil, who explained the mysteries so well, as superior to Saint John Chrysostom, who was inclined to absolve sinners. Supporters of Saint John pointed to his homilies as the most accomplished interpretation of the Divine Word. Others declared Saint Gregory the Theologian as preferred of the three for his purity [...]

2016-11-14T13:04:53+11:00November 14th, 2015|

Saint Gregory the Theologian

Saint Gregory the Theologian January 25 Homily on the Nativity of Our Lord Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: St Gregory of Nazianzus, On God & Man: Theological Poetry of St Gregory of Nazianzus (Orthodox Bookstore) Father John McGuckin, Saint Gregory of Nazianzus - An Intellectual Biography (Orthodox Bookstore) Georges Barrois, The Fathers Speak: St Basil the Great, St Gregory of Nazianzus, St Gregory of Nyssa (Orthodox Bookstore) St Gregory the Theologian the Archbishop of Constantinople (OCA) St Gregory the Theologian [...]

2016-11-05T12:25:23+11:00November 14th, 2015|
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