Six Books On The Priesthood by John Chrysostom
This early Christian treatise, cast as a candid dialogue, explores the sacred dignity and formidable perils of the pastoral office through the reflections of a reluctant candidate who fled ordination. It examines the spiritual, moral, and rhetorical demands placed on clergy—preaching, guiding souls, administering sacraments, and resisting pride, envy, and public scrutiny—arguing that only the most disciplined and compassionate should accept such weighty responsibility. With vivid examples and psychological insight, it highlights accountability before God and the need for humility, wisdom, and eloquence in shepherding the Church.
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- 386
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-250
- Original Language
- Greek
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- De Sacerdotio
- On the Priesthood
- Περὶ ἱερωσύνης
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