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Icon of Saint John Chrysostom, thin and ascetic, holding the Gospel.

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Saint John Chrysostom AD 407

Archbishop of Constantinople, the Golden-Mouthed


Commemorated
November 13
Lived
AD 407

Archbishop of Constantinople, called "Golden-Mouthed" for his preaching. He thundered against injustice and luxury, was exiled for it, and died in exile. The most-served Divine Liturgy bears his name.

Holy John Chrysostom, pray to God for us.