Saint Peter Chrysologus
Feast day: July 30
Bishop of Ravenna and Doctor of the Church, eloquent preacher of the Incarnation.
Peter was born in Imola, Italy, around the year 380.
He became Archbishop of Ravenna and was known by the surname Chrysologus — «golden word».
He preached clearly on the Incarnation, the Virgin Mary, and Christian life.
He fought Monophysite heresy and cared for the poor with generosity.
He died on July 31, 450. Declared Doctor of the Church in 1729. Liturgical feast: July 30.
Dedicated prayer
To the Doctor of the Church and preacher, we ask wisdom in the Word and pastoral zeal.
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