Fathers

Amphilochius of Iconium

c. 340–c. 395 AD

Bishop of Iconium from 373, a cousin of Gregory of Nazianzus and a friend of Basil. He defended the full divinity of the Holy Spirit.

Works here: 13 to read straight through

Start hereAgainst the HereticsA fierce defense of Christian truth against deceptive heresies and their harmful influence on believers. · 20 sections · with audio

Treatises and other works11

Against the Heretics 20 sectionslistenA fierce defense of Christian truth against deceptive heresies and their harmful influence on believers.
On Holy Saturday 4 sectionslistenHoly Saturday: Christ lies in the tomb while his soul frees the dead. Amphilochius preaches the quiet triumph.
On Lazarus 4 sectionslistenA bishop's powerful reflection on the resurrection of Lazarus and the faith that challenges doubt.
On the Meeting of the Lord 4 sectionslistenA bishop explores the Virgin Mary's purity and its connection to Christ's divinity through scriptural analysis and spiritual insight.
On the Nativity of the Lord 4 sectionslistenA bishop reflects on Christ's birth, linking divine mystery to earthly faith through vivid imagery and scriptural insight.
On the Newly Baptized 4 sectionslistenA bishop's vivid sermon on baptism uses springtime and song to explain spiritual rebirth and victory over sin.
On the Sinful Woman 8 sectionslistenA bishop explores how Christ's presence transforms sin into joy, using the story of a sinful woman and a Pharisee.
On Zacchaeus 4 sectionslistenA bishop's reflection on Zacchaeus explores forgiveness, repentance, and the transformative power of Christ's love.
On “Father” 8 sectionslistenA bishop confronts heretics by questioning Jesus' fear of death, using miracles to challenge doubters.
On “It Is Not Possible” 4 sectionslistenA bishop unpacks what it means for the Son to act alone, blending scripture and logic to reveal deeper truths about divinity and human limitation.
Verses to Seleucus 4 sectionslistenA bishop's verse letter to his nephew: which books belong in the Bible, and how to live by them.

Sermons and addresses1

Oration on the Resurrection of the Lord 4 sectionslistenA joyful celebration of Christ's resurrection, inviting all to rejoice and partake in the spiritual feast of salvation.

Letters1

Synodical Letter 4 sectionslistenA bishop's letter defending Christian unity and orthodoxy against heresy, urging steadfast faith and love for Christ.