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E05319: Maximus of Turin, in a Latin sermon composed in Turin, north Italy, between c. 390 and 408/423, praises *Laurence (deacon and martyr of Rome, S00037) and compares his faith to a mustard seed.
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posted on 2018-04-12, 00:00 authored by dlambertMaximus of Turin, Sermons 24-25
Summary:
Sermon 24
This sermon follows the reading which compares the kingdom of God to a mustard seed (Luke 13:18-19). The small mustard seed appears mean, but when rubbed it gives off a powerful odour and taste. The Christian faith can be thought of in the same way. So too can the holy martyr Laurence: he was previously unknown, but his sufferings allowed him to glow in his martyrdom and spread his noble odour throughout all churches. The heat of mustard is also compared with Laurence’s manner of death: he was burned on an iron grate.
Sermon 25
This sermon does not refer explicitly to Laurence, but it is framed as a sequel to the previous sermon. Maximus emphasises the importance of humility and lamentation for all Christians. He ends by comparing the Christian Church to a tree. Christ, the Apostles *Peter (S00036) and *Paul (S00008), and the apostles and martyrs more generally, are all branches of this tree.
Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
Summary:
Sermon 24
This sermon follows the reading which compares the kingdom of God to a mustard seed (Luke 13:18-19). The small mustard seed appears mean, but when rubbed it gives off a powerful odour and taste. The Christian faith can be thought of in the same way. So too can the holy martyr Laurence: he was previously unknown, but his sufferings allowed him to glow in his martyrdom and spread his noble odour throughout all churches. The heat of mustard is also compared with Laurence’s manner of death: he was burned on an iron grate.
Sermon 25
This sermon does not refer explicitly to Laurence, but it is framed as a sequel to the previous sermon. Maximus emphasises the importance of humility and lamentation for all Christians. He ends by comparing the Christian Church to a tree. Christ, the Apostles *Peter (S00036) and *Paul (S00008), and the apostles and martyrs more generally, are all branches of this tree.
Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
History
Evidence ID
E05319Saint Name
Laurence/Laurentius, deacon and martyr of Rome : S00037Saint Name in Source
LaurentiusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Sermons/HomiliesLanguage
- Latin
Evidence not before
390Evidence not after
423Activity not before
390Activity not after
423Place of Evidence - Region
Italy north of Rome with Corsica and SardiniaPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
TurinPlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Turin Sardinia Sardinia Sardegna SardiniaMajor author/Major anonymous work
Maximus of TurinCult activities - Liturgical Activity
- Sermon/homily