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Saint John Chrysostom (mosaic), Byzantine mosaicist

Catena Aurea on Mark 8:27–33: 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 domainMark 8:27–33

The reason, however, why the Lord told them this, was to shew, that after His cross and resurrection, Christ must be preached by His witnesses. Again, Peter alone, from the fervour of his disposition, had the boldness to dispute about these things.

Wherefore it goes on, “And Peter took Him up, and began to rebuke Him.”

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

Also cites: Vict. Ant. e Cat. in Marc.

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