Editing Chrysanthius

{{Short description|Greek philosopher}}
'''Chrysanthius of Sardis''' ({{langx|grc|Χρυσάνθιος}}) was a [[Ancient Greece|Greek]] [[philosopher]] of the 4th century AD who studied at the school of [[Iamblichus (philosopher)|Iamblichus]].

He was one of the favorite pupils of [[Aedesius]], and devoted himself mainly to the mystical side of [[Neoplatonism]]. The Roman emperor [[Julian the Apostate|Julian]] went to him by the advice of Aedesius, and subsequently invited him to come to the court and assist in the projected resuscitation of [[Religion in ancient Greece|Hellenism]]. But Chrysanthius declined, citing the strength of unfavorable omens, though he probably realized the revival was unlikely to bear fruit.{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}}

For the same reason he abstained from drastic religious reforms in his capacity as high-priest of [[Lydia]]. As a result of his moderation, he remained high-priest until his death, venerated alike by [[Paganism|Pagans]] and [[Christianity|Christians]]. His wife Meite, who was associated with him in the priestly office, was a kinswoman of [[Eunapius]] the biographer.{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}} Eunapius, who was related to Chrysanthius by marriage, tended to him in his old age and was devoted to him until his death.<ref>[http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/eunapius_01_intro.htm Eunapius, ''Lives of the Philosophers and Sophists'']</ref>

==References==
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*{{EB1911|wstitle=Chrysanthius|volume=6|page=319}}
* Hartmann, Udo (2018). ''Der spätantike Philosoph. Die Lebenswelten der paganen Gelehrten und ihre hagiographische Ausgestaltung in den Philosophenviten von Porphyrios bis Damaskios'' [The late antique philosopher. The lifeworlds of pagan scholars and their hagiographic treatment in the philosophical vitae from Porphyrius to Damascius]. 3 volumes. Bonn: Habelt, {{ISBN|978-3-7749-4172-4}}, pp. 589–598.

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