St. John Chrysostom

"He became what we are, that we might become what He is." ~ St. John Chrysostom 

SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM

Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Traditional Calendar January 27 ~ New Calendar September 13

Archbishop of Constantinople in the fourth century, John was surnamed Chrysostom, "the golden-mouthed," because of his moving eloquence. His gifted pen, as well as his sermons drew many to Christ. The saint’s courageous condemnation of sinfulness brought him exile and all manner of ill-usage from his persecutors. Solicitous for the poor of Constantinople, St. John also looked beyond the boundaries of his episcopal see, and sent out missioners among the Scythians, Persians, and Goths. With the praise of God on his lips, this great Doctor of the Eastern Church died in exile on September 14, 407.

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“Prayer is the light of the soul, giving us true knowledge of God. It is a link mediating between God and man. By prayer the soul is borne up to heaven and in a marvellous way embraces the Lord. This meeting is like that of an infant crying on its mother, and seeking the best of milk. The soul longs for its own needs and what it receives is better than anything to be seen in the world.” ~ St John Chrysostom (Hom 6 on Prayer)

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“True Peace comes from God” ~ St. John Chrysostom, PG 61:14

RESOURCES

• St. John Chrysostom Coloring Page 
• St. John Chrysostom Icon Project
• St. John Chrysostom Bio for Kids – Holy Spirit Interactive
• St. John Chrysostom Bio – Catholic Culture
• St. Chrysostom Volumes/Homilies
• Treatise on the Priesthood by St.John Chrysostom
• More Resources – Last Year’s Post

 

 

"When Mass is being celebrated, the sanctuary is filled with countless angels who adore the divine victim immolated on the altar." ~ Saint John Chrysostom