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c. 325 – 750 AD
John Chrysostom
c. 347 – 407 AD
Antioch -> Constantinople
Overview
"Golden Mouth." The greatest preacher of the Greek Church, fearless enough to rebuke luxury in both the marketplace and the palace.
Did You Know?
The most commonly celebrated Eucharistic liturgy in the Byzantine tradition bears his name: the "Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom."
Major Writings
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The Golden Age: Greek (Eastern) Fathers
The great Eastern bishops, monks, and theologians who gave classical shape to Trinitarian and Christological orthodoxy.
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