The Homilies of S. John Chrysostom on the Statues : Or To the People of Antioch

The book The Homilies of S. John Chrysostom Archbishop of Constantinople by John Chrysostom contains a series of homilies delivered by Chrysostom on the statues in Antioch. The book is part of the Library of Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church and was translated by members of the English Church. The homilies were delivered during a time of turmoil in Antioch with the sedition of the inhabitants leading to the destruction of statues of the Emperor Theodosius and his wife. Chrysostom's homilies address the mixed congregation in Antioch offering consolation encouragement and admonitions to correct vices and avoid oaths. The book provides insights into the historical context of the events in Antioch and Chrysostom's pastoral care for his flock.