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John Chrysostom (/ ˈ k r ɪ s ə s t ə m, k r ɪ ˈ s ɒ s t ə m /; Greek: Ἰωάννης ὁ Χρυσόστομος; c. 347 – 14 September 407 AD) was an important Early Church Father who served as archbishop of Constantinople.
Apr 18, 2024 · St. John Chrysostom (born 347 ce, Antioch, Syria—died September 14, 407, Comana, Helenopontus; Western feast day September 13; Eastern feast day November 13) was an early Church Father, biblical interpreter, and archbishop of Constantinople. The zeal and clarity of his preaching, which appealed especially to the common people, earned him the ...
Aug 27, 2021 · John Chrysostom (c. 349–407) was the greatest preacher in the early church. “Chrysostom,” meaning “golden-mouth,” was the name given to him by the church for his eloquent preaching about 150 years after his death. All historic Christians still honor his accomplishments.
John Chrysostom. Early church's greatest preacher. "Preaching improves me. When I begin to speak, weariness disappears; when I begin to teach, fatigue too disappears." Subscribe. Read This...
Saint John Chrysostom, (born 347, Antioch, Syria—died Sept. 14, 407, Comana, Helenopontus; Western feast day September 13; Eastern feast day November 13), Early Church Father, biblical interpreter, and archbishop of Constantinople. He was raised as a Christian and lived as a hermit until his health gave way, after which he returned to Antioch ...
Sep 3, 2019 · Updated on September 03, 2019. John Chrysostom was one of the most articulate and influential preachers of the early Christian church. A native of Antioch, Chrysostom was elected Patriarch of Constantinople in AD 398, although he was named to the post against his wishes.
John Chrysostom (349– ca. 407 C.E.) was the archbishop of Constantinople known for his eloquence in preaching and public speaking, his denunciation of abuse of authority by both ecclesiastical and political leaders, and his ascetic sensibilities. After his death he was given the Greek surname chrysostomos, "golden mouthed," rendered in ...
