O God, who didst give to thy servant John Chrysostom grace eloquently to proclaim thy righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honor of thy Name: Mercifully grant to all bishops and pastors such excellency in preaching, and fidelity in ministering thy Word, that thy people shall be partakers with them of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
St. John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor of the Church (407)
He was called Chrysostom, "golden mouthed" on account of his eloquence. He loved St. Paul of whom he said: "The heart of Paul is the heart of Christ." He died in exile after suffering persecution under the empress Eudoxia. pic.twitter.com/awiLyIrxA4
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