The Amphilochia: Volume 1

Amphilochia: Volume 1 is the first installment of Saint Photios the Great’s monumental theological and philosophical work, presented here in an English translation by Dr. Tikhon Alexander Pino.Written in the ninth century, the Amphilochia is a wide-ranging collection of answers to questions posed by Amphilochius, Bishop of Cyzicus, covering topics of theology, philosophy, scripture, grammar, and culture. Saint Photios, revered as one of the most brilliant minds in Christian history, demonstrates profound learning and pastoral clarity as he engages with the pressing issues of his time.This first volume opens a treasury of Orthodox thought, offering readers access to the wisdom of a saint who shaped the intellectual and spiritual life of Byzantium. Scholars, clergy, and faithful alike will find in these pages both the rigor of careful reasoning and the beauty of a mind fully illumined by the faith of the Church.FeaturesEnglish translation of AmphilochiaFaithfully translated by Orthodox scholar Dr. Tikhon Alexander PinoA major contribution to Orthodox theology, history, and educationIdeal for students, clergy, and laity seeking to deepen their understanding of the Fathers Read more