Christ's Triumph Over Demons

Christ is triumphant over the forces of demons, by Peter Chrysologus (400-450 AD)

" said to them, 'Go!' The foul-smelling animals are delivered up, not at the will

of the demons but to show how savage the demons can become against humans. They ardently seek

to destroy and dispossess all that is, acts, moves and lives. They seek the death

of people. The ancient enmity of deep-rooted wrath and malice is in store for the human

race. Demons do not give up easily unless they are forcibly overcome.

They are doing the harm they are ordered to do. Therefore the foul-smelling animals are delivered

up that it may be made clear to the demons that they have permission to enter the swine