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Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), Sandro Botticelli

Catena Aurea on Luke 23:26–32: Augustine of Hippo

Sandro Botticelli, Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), c. 1480 · Ognissanti, Florence · Public domainSandro Botticelli, Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), c. 1480, Ognissanti, Florence

CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainLuke 23:26–32

But John relates that Jesus bore His own cross, from which is understood that He was Himself carrying His cross, when He went forth to that place which is called Calvary; but as they journeyed Simon was forced into the service on the road, and the cross was given him to carry as far as that place.

Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).

Also cites: de Con. Ev. lib. iii. c. 10.

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