ACC ~ Mark 6 v28b

THE SUPPOSED “VICTORY” OF HERODIAS

AMBROSE: His head is presented to Herodias. She rejoices, exults as though she had escaped from a crime, because she has slain her judge. What say you, holy women? Do you see what you ought to teach, and what also to unteach your daughters? CONCERNING VIRGINS 3.6.30-31. [1]

[1] Cetedoc 0145, 3.6.30.11; NPNF 2 10:386**. Her transient victory is followed by mounting disasters. Thus women are to teach daughters to receive truthful admonition and not to deceive and seduce.

DEATH AS A CROWN

CHRYSOSTOM: In what way, then, was this just man harmed by this demise, this violent death, these chains, this imprisonment? Who are those he did not set back on their feet—provided they had a penitent disposition—because of what he spoke, because of what he suffered, because of what he still proclaims in our own day—the same message he preached while he was living. Therefore, do not say: “Why was John allowed to die?” For what occurred was not a death, but a crown, not an end, but the beginning of a greater life. [1] Learn to think and live like a Christian. You will not only remain unharmed by these events, but will reap the greatest benefits. [2] ON THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD 22.10. [3]

[1] Cf. Rev 2:10.

[2] Cf. Mt 10:28.

[3] TLG 2062.087, 22.10.1-9.