This paper deals with the honor to Christian martyrs during the first centuries of Christianity. In particular, reference will be made to the position held by the honor to martyrs in the thought and work of St. John Chrysostom, one of the greatest fathers of Christianity. A great part will focus on the analysis of sermons and writings by John Chrysostom, related to the martyrs’ life. Finally, this paper will explore a series of roles that martyrs, through the emerging worship of the Church, have fulfilled for Christians at the end of the fifth century.
Keywords:
John Chrysostom, Christian Martyrs, Martyrdom, Oriental Christianity, Constantinople
Author Biography
Spyros P. Panagopoulos, Investigador independiente
Correspondencia: Spyros P. Panagopoulos. Correo: spyrpan1@gmail.com Licenciado en filología griega y en filosofía en la Universidad de Patras (Grecia). Investigador de la filología e historia bizantinas y estudios patrísticos
Panagopoulos, S. P. (2020). The honor to the christian martyrs in Antioch and Constantinople in the 4th and 5th centuries according to Saint John Chrysostom. Byzantion Nea Hellás, (39), pp. 125–149. Retrieved from https://byzantion.uchile.cl/index.php/RBNH/article/view/60335
