On the Priesthood

Justin Kissel · Post by **Justin Kissel** » Wed 9 February 2005 12:08 am

St. Gregory the Theologian, Oration 2
St. Ambrose of Milan, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy
St. John Chrysostom, Treatise on the Priesthood
St. Gregory the Great, Book of the Pastoral Rule

OrthodoxyOrDeath · Post by **OrthodoxyOrDeath** » Wed 9 February 2005 3:55 pm

Very nice links Justin, I plan to read a bit of them here and there. It never ceases to amaze me the contrast in thought between the Holy Fathers and people today - me before anyone!

Thanks.

Ephraem · Post by **Ephraem** » Wed 16 February 2005 7:37 pm

I've been slowly working my way through St. Gregory the Theologian's Second Oration. It is a very humbling to read this! It nearly makes me shake in fear to imagine the burden and responsibility of the priesthood. St. Gregory's personal situation, which he addresses here, is also quite interesting.

I've also enjoyed reading his correspondence with St. Basil.