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c. 325 – 750 AD
John Chrysostom
347 – 407 AD
Antioch -> Constantinople
Overview
"Golden Mouth." The greatest preacher of the East. Exiled for criticizing the wealth and vanity of the imperial court.
Did You Know?
The standard Sunday liturgy used in the Orthodox Church today is named the "Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom."
Major Writings
Read John Chrysostom’s Commentary
See what John Chrysostom wrote about Scripture. Open any book in the Bible reader and switch to the Commentary tab to find their insights.
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The Golden Age: Greek (Eastern) Fathers
The architects of Orthodoxy who defined the Trinity and Christology in the East.
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