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Saint John Chrysostom
d. 407
Known as the "golden-mouthed" preacher, this early Christian bishop became famous for sermons that were clear, fearless, and deeply practical. His words still feel lively today because they speak so directly about wealth, power, prayer, and everyday moral life.
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Leaves from St. John Chrysostom
by Saint John Chrysostom
About the author
Born in Antioch around 347, John Chrysostom trained in rhetoric before turning to the ascetic and church life. He was ordained, became widely admired for his preaching, and earned the nickname "Chrysostom," meaning "golden-mouthed," because of his remarkable eloquence.
He later served as archbishop of Constantinople, where he pushed for moral reform and spoke bluntly against luxury and abuse of power. That outspokenness won him devoted listeners but also powerful enemies, and after conflict at court and in the church, he was sent into exile; he died in 407.
John Chrysostom is remembered as one of the great early Church Fathers and one of the most important preachers in Christian history. He is especially valued for his homilies on Scripture and for the liturgical tradition associated with his name in Eastern Christianity.