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  2. John was born in Antioch, Roman Syria (modern-day Antakya, Hatay, Turkey) in 347 AD. [12][13][14] Different scholars describe his mother Anthusa as a pagan or as a Christian. [15] His father was a high-ranking military officer. John's father died soon after his birth and he was raised by his mother.

  3. St. John, named Chrysostom (golden-mouthed) on account of his eloquence, came into the world of Christian parents, about the year 344, in the city of Antioch. His mother, at the age of 20, was a model of virtue. He studied rhetoric under Libanius, a pagan, the most famous orator of the age. In ...

  4. Oct 15, 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.

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  5. John, ordained a priest, began to preach in Antioch’s cathedral. People came and the word began to spread: this preacher is “Chrysostom,” golden-mouthed. His words were not easy, but they were like gold: clear and full of God’s light.

  6. Written during his final days in exile, this book addressed the challenges his followers faced due to his unjust banishment. St. John Chrysostom sent it to St. Olympias, emphasizing God's enduring love and goodness during adversity, urging patience and faith amidst persecution.

  7. St. John Chrysostom, born around 349 AD in Antioch, is revered as one of the most significant Early Church Fathers. Known for his eloquent preaching and public speaking, the name "Chrysostom" actually means "golden-mouthed" in Greek, a testament to his extraordinary oratorical skills.

  8. Sep 13, 2024 · Saint John Chrysostom is the Patron Saint of: Includes Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause + Pray. Saint John Chrysostom, the great preacher of Antioch, was the victim of his own success. Called to be a bishop, this simple monk found himself embroiled in the workings of the empire.

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