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E02991: Peter Chrysologus, bishop of Ravenna (attested 448/449, died before 458), preaches a Latin sermon in Ravenna, probably for the feast of the *Innocents (Children killed on the orders of Herod, S00268).
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posted on 2017-06-14, 00:00 authored by mpignotPeter Chrysologus, Sermon 152, De Herode et infantibus (‘On Herod and the infants’)
The sermon comments on Matthew 2:16-18, about the killing of the Innocents by Herod, a passage that was read that day. They are presented as martyrs, baptised in their own blood, while their mothers shared their reward, being baptised in suffering. The sermon ends, emphasising that martyrdom cannot be gained by merit but comes through grace. The preacher presents martyrdom as a gift received from God that cannot be attained trusting on one’s own ability.
Text: Olivar 1982, 949-955. Summary: M. Pignot.
The sermon comments on Matthew 2:16-18, about the killing of the Innocents by Herod, a passage that was read that day. They are presented as martyrs, baptised in their own blood, while their mothers shared their reward, being baptised in suffering. The sermon ends, emphasising that martyrdom cannot be gained by merit but comes through grace. The preacher presents martyrdom as a gift received from God that cannot be attained trusting on one’s own ability.
Text: Olivar 1982, 949-955. Summary: M. Pignot.
History
Evidence ID
E02991Saint Name
Innocents, children killed at the order of Herod : S00268Saint Name in Source
InfantesRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Sermons/HomiliesLanguage
LatinEvidence not before
426Evidence not after
458Activity not before
426Activity not after
458Place of Evidence - Region
Italy north of Rome with Corsica and SardiniaPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
RavennaPlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Ravenna Sardinia Sardinia Sardegna SardiniaMajor author/Major anonymous work
Peter ChrysologusCult activities - Liturgical Activity
- Sermon/homily
Cult activities - Festivals
- Saint’s feast