Sermon on the Memory of the Honest Prophet, John the Baptist

Gennadius praises John the Forerunner as a pivotal figure between the Old and New eras, focusing specifically on his martyrdom as a fitting subject given signs of the approaching Second Coming. He argues that John's death both anticipated Christ's Passion and now unites with the sufferings of the faithful who await final judgment. Writing from personal gratitude for John's guidance, the speaker frames this meditation as an exhortation to emulate John's zeal and silence, to accept suffering for Truth, and to prepare spiritually for Christ's return, asking John to inspire right speech, contemplation, and courage in repentance.