Monody of St. Eusthathius of Thessalonica - Paperback

by Michael Choniates (Author), D. P. Curtin (Translator)

The text is a lamentation, or monody, mourning the death of Eustathius, the Bishop of Thessalonica. It describes the immense loss felt due to his virtues, eloquence, and influence on his city and students. This monody by his most famous student, the archbishop of Athens, reflects on his exceptional qualities, eloquence, and impact on various aspects of life and learning.