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Saint John Chrysostom (mosaic), Byzantine mosaicist

Catena Aurea on John 6:47–51: John Chrysostom

Byzantine mosaicist, Saint John Chrysostom (mosaic), 9th century · Hagia Sophia, Constantinople · Public domainByzantine mosaicist, Saint John Chrysostom (mosaic), 9th century, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople

CommentJohn ChrysostomPublic domainJohn 6:47–51

The multitude being urgent for bodily food, and reminding Him of that which was given to their fathers, He tells them that the manna was only a type of that spiritual food which was now to be tasted in reality, I am that bread of life.

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

Also cites: [Nic.] Theoph.

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