St John Chrysostom
St John Chrysostom (347-407) was one of the most prominent personalities of the Greek Church. He was so eloquent that he was called Chrysostomos in Greek, or Chrysostom in English, that is Mouth of Gold. He is considered as greatest preacher ever heard in a Christian pulpit. He was born at Antioch, converted to Christianity from a mild paganism, became one of the Fathers of the Church, and Patriarch of Constantinople.He was zealous in suppressing heresy, as well as corruption in the Church, and was for that reason thrice over subjected to banishment. In the course of the third of which and while on the way, he died, though his remains was brought to Constantinople and there deposited with great solemnity. He left many writings behind him - sermons, homilies, commentaries, and epistles, of which his "Homilies" are most studied and prized. Festival, Jan. 27.
Wisdom & Quotes
- All seek joy, but it is not found on earth.
- Laughter does not seem to be a sin, but it leads to sin.
- If there were no tribulation, there would be no rest ; if there were no winter , there would be no summer.
Tzu Yeh