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by St. Proclus of Constantinople Our father among the saints, Proclus, was the Archbishop of Constantinople from 434 to 446. He was a friend and disciple of St. John Chrysostom. He is remembered for his "Tome of Proclus" that peacefully mediated certain doctrinal disputes among the Eastern bishops. His feast day is celebrated on November 20. Our present gathering in honor of the Most Holy Virgin inspires me, brethren, to say of Her a … [Read more...]
by St. Proclus of Constantinople Our father among the saints, Proclus, was was noted for his prayerful life and that he studied the Holy Scripture. He became a reader at an early age. He was a disciple of John Chrysostom and was ordained a deacon and priest by him. From the great saint, Proclus received a profound understanding of Holy Scripture and learned to present his thoughts in a polished form. In 429, he preached his famous sermon on … [Read more...]
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