E06935: The Homily (memrā) on *Ioulianos/Julianus Saba (monk of Mesopotamia, S00344) is written in Syriac during the late 5th/early 6th c. by Jacob of Serugh (c. 451-521). It extols the saint's ascetic virtues and recounts his miracles and accomplishments.

Jacob of Serugh, Homily on Ioulianos/Julianus Saba Summary: The Homily can be divided into two main parts. In the first part (pp. 61-64), Jacob extols the exemplary way of life of the saint, who died for the world in order to be with God. Ascetic accomplishments of Julian include fasting, prayer, voluntary poverty, and avoidance of the company of humans. In accordance with his usual custom, Jacob compares the holy man to various biblical figures, such as Daniel, Elisha and Moses. The second part (pp. 64-70), consists of an account of the miracles and other achievements of Julian, closely follo... Mehr ...