Fathers

Severianus of Gabala

fl. c. 400 AD

Bishop of Gabala in Syria and a popular preacher at Constantinople around 400, where he became a rival of John Chrysostom. Many of his sermons survive under Chrysostom's name.

Works here: 20 to read straight through

Start hereOn the Man Born BlindA spiritual exploration of light and faith through the story of a blind man, showing how divine grace transforms lives. · 12 sections · with audio

Treatises and other works4

On the Blind Man and Zacchaeus 12 sectionslistenTwo healings of blindness, physical and spiritual: the blind man and Zacchaeus side by side.
On the Man Born Blind 12 sectionslistenA spiritual exploration of light and faith through the story of a blind man, showing how divine grace transforms lives.
On the Three Young Men 8 sectionslistenThe three young men in the furnace: defying a king, unharmed by fire, singing in the flames.
On the Words, When He Subjects All Things 8 sectionslistenWhen the Son hands the kingdom to the Father, is he lesser? Severian says no, from Scripture.

Severianus of Gabala

Treatises and other works4

Sermons and addresses2

Commentaries and notes14