(John Chrysostom in the Bibliotheca of Photius)

Abstract: The life and works of John Chrysostom have been the subject of considerable research throughout the centuries. The present article offers a more comprehensive systematization of them, based on comments and references made about Chrysostom by patriarch Photius I of Constantinople in his Bibliotheca. In the individual codices of this work, Photius demonstrates knowledge of Chrysostom’s theological and apologetic writings as well as his homilies, sermons, and letters. Among all the examples, eight codices refer directly to such writings (Focjusz 1986-1999, codices 25, 86, 172, 173, 174, 270, 274, 277). In addition, the Bibliotheca contains indirect references to both Chrysostom’s works and life (Focjusz 1986-1999, codices 59, 77, 96, 116, 162, 168, 229, 231, 232, 273). By systematizing all these examples, the present article greater clarity concerning both the works of John Chrysostom and the historiography devoted to him.

Author: Jaworska, Magdalena – Klementowicz, Michał

DOI: 10.17846/CL.2025.18.2.21-31

Publication order reference:

Prof. AJP Magdalena Jaworska, PhD; The Jacob of Paradies Academy, Departament of Humanities, Chopina 52, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;
ORCID: 0000-0002-7423-2395

Rev. Michał Klementowicz, PhD; The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Departament of Theology, Aleje Racławickie 14, 20-950 Lublin, Poland; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; ORCID: 0000-0001-5375-7961

Source: Konštantínove listy, 2025, vol.: 18, issue: 2, pages: 21-31 (PDF file)

Keywords: JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, PHOTIUS, BIBLIOTHECA, BYZANTIUM, THEOLOGY, HOMILIES, THEOLOGICAL WRITINGS

Language: POLISH

Recommended Citation:
Jaworska, Magdalena – Klementowicz, Michał. 2025. Jan Chryzostom w bibliotece Focjusza (John Chrysostom in the Bibliotheca of Photius). In Konštantínove listy [Constantine’s Letters] 18/2, 21-31.