Tradition
St. John Chrysostom
Homilies on the Statues
Homily 13
A further thanksgiving to God for the change in the late melancholy aspect of affairs. Reminiscence of those who were dragged away, and punished because of the sedition. Exposition on the subject of the creation of man, and of his having received a natural law. Of the complete accomplishment of abstinence from oaths.
Source: Homilies on the Statues (New Advent)