Chrysanthius of Sardis (Ancient Greek:Χρυσάνθιος) was aGreekphilosopher of the 4th century AD who studied at the school ofIamblichus.

He was one of the favorite pupils ofAedesius, and devoted himself mainly to the mystical side ofNeoplatonism. The Roman emperorJulian went to him by the advice of Aedesius, and subsequently invited him to come to the court and assist in the projected resuscitation ofHellenism. But Chrysanthius declined, citing the strength of unfavorable omens, though he probably realized the revival was unlikely to bear fruit.^[1]

For the same reason he abstained from drastic religious reforms in his capacity as high-priest ofLydia. As a result of his moderation, he remained high-priest until his death, venerated alike byPagans andChristians. His wife Meite, who was associated with him in the priestly office, was a kinswoman ofEunapius the biographer.^[1] Eunapius, who was related to Chrysanthius by marriage, tended to him in his old age and was devoted to him until his death.^[2]

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Chrysanthius".Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 6 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 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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