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E05890: Hesychius of Jerusalem composes his Homily 8, On *Antony (‘the Great’, monk of Egypt, S00098), which he preaches during the celebration of the saint at the church of the Anastasis in Jerusalem on 17 January. Written in Greek at Jerusalem, in the early 5th c.
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posted on 2018-06-28, 00:00 authored by erizosHesychius of Jerusalem, Homily 8, On Antony (CPG 6572 = BHG 141f)
1. Proem. Lauds of Antony.
2. Comparison. Antony compared with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Daniel, John the Baptist, John the Evangelist, and Paul the Apostle.
3. Captatio benevolentiae: Hesychius cannot offer an adequate praise.
4-9. Antony ‘s life is praised in the light of biblical quotations concerning righteousness.
1. Proem. Lauds of Antony.
2. Comparison. Antony compared with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Daniel, John the Baptist, John the Evangelist, and Paul the Apostle.
3. Captatio benevolentiae: Hesychius cannot offer an adequate praise.
4-9. Antony ‘s life is praised in the light of biblical quotations concerning righteousness.
History
Evidence ID
E05890Saint Name
Antony, 'the Great', monk of Egypt, ob. 356 : S00098Saint Name in Source
ἈντώνιοςRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Hagiographical - Other saint-related texts Literary - Sermons/HomiliesLanguage
GreekEvidence not before
410Evidence not after
450Activity not before
410Activity not after
450Place of Evidence - Region
Palestine with SinaiPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
JerusalemPlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Jerusalem Caesarea Maritima Καισάρεια Kaisareia Caesarea Kayseri Turris StratonisMajor author/Major anonymous work
Hesychius of JerusalemCult activities - Liturgical Activity
- Service for the Saint
Cult activities - Festivals
- Saint’s feast