Peter Chrysologus
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Peter Chrysologus (Greek: Ἅγιος Πέτρος ὁ Χρυσολόγος, Petros Chrysologos, "Peter the Golden-worded"; c. 380 – c. 450[2]) was Bishop of Ravenna from about 433 until his death.[3] He is known as the "Doctor of Homilies" for the concise but theologically rich reflections he delivered during his time as the Bishop of Ravenna.
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Peter Chrysologus | |
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Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church | |
Born | c. 380 Imola, Aemilia, Roman Empire |
Died | 31 July 450 Imola, Aemilia, Roman Empire |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Feast | 30 July 4 December (General Roman Calendar 1729–1969)[1] |
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He is revered as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church; he was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XIII in 1729.