Demonologia w "Sermones" św. Piotra Chryzologa
Demonology in the "Sermons" of St. Peter Chrysologus

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the role of evil spirits in the history of salvation according to Saint Peter Chrysologus.This argument has not been examined so far though it is to be found in many homilies ofthe Bishop of Ravenna. His sermons explain the reason for the fall of the angels created by God aswonderful heavenly beings. They explain the devil’s role in temptation, indicating the cause of evilto the world. The preacher emphasizes the victory of Christ over Satan and points to him as a sourceof hope for Christians in their spiritual struggle, in which practice of prayer and fasting are helpful.

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