Byzantine Saints: Saint Gennadius, Patriarch of Constantinople (31 August)

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In this video, we recount the life and legacy of St. Gennadius (also called Jadus), who ascended the throne of the Church of Constantinople in 458 during the reign of Emperor Leo the Great. Known for his gentleness, purity, abstinence, and wisdom, St. Gennadius guided the Church through turbulent times with both prayer and action. ✨ Highlights from his Life: Defended the Church against heresy and corruption. Performed miracles through prayer, including healing and righteous judgment. Condemned simony (buying of church offices) and required clergy to know Scripture by heart. Built churches and ordained great saints, such as St. Daniel the Stylite. Authored theological works (though most are now lost). St. Gennadius governed the Church for 13 years and reposed in 471 AD, leaving behind a strong witness of faith and integrity. His prayers and teachings strengthened the Church against heresy and upheld holiness among the clergy. 00:00 – Introduction 00:20 – Commemoration and ascension as Patriarch 00:58 – Power of prayer: the fall of a corrupt cleric 02:04 – Miracle of the blasphemous painter’s healing 02:29 – Council against heresy & simony 02:49 – Strict requirements for ordination 02:51 – Building churches and monasteries 03:05 – Ordaining St. Daniel the Stylite 03:11 – Theological works & encyclicals 03:20 – Final years and peaceful repose https://www.oca.org/saints/lives #OrthodoxChurch #LivesOfSaints #StGennadius #Constantinople #OrthodoxFaith #ByzantineHistory #August31 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴