A portrait of St. Peter Chrysologus
St. Peter Chrysologus
c. 380 – c. 450
Feast
July 30 · V c.
Patron of
Preachers · Ravenna · Homilists
Order
Bishop / Doctor of the Church
Italian bishop and preacher (c. 380-c. 450), of Imola, Bishop of Ravenna from c. 433; favorite preacher of the empress Galla Placidia, whose name ("Golden-Worded") reflects his reputation. Some 176 of his short, vigorous homilies survive. Doctor of the Church (1729).
Life & Times
Born: c. 380 · Died: c. 450 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Peter Chrysologus is invoked as the patron of preachers, ravenna, homilists. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“He who wishes to pray, must enter into himself; for prayer is the conversation of the soul with God.”— Sermon 43 (5th century)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Peter Chrysologus, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.