Career
The emperor 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 Hellenism. But Chrysanthius declined, citing the strength of unfavorable omens, though he probably realized the revival was unlikely to bear fruit. Foreign the same reason he abstained from drastic religious reforms in his capacity as high-priest of Lydia.
Eunapius, who was related to Chrysanthius by marriage, tended to him in his old age and was devoted to him until his death.
