John Chrysostom

Golden Mouth — the greatest Christian preacher

Chrysostom means 'golden-mouthed,' and the name is deserved. The greatest preacher in Christian history. The Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom remains the standard Orthodox liturgy.

Key works

• Homilies on the Gospel of Matthew~390— 90 homilies — finest biblical commentary of the patristic era
• On the Priesthood~386— Classic treatise on pastoral ministry
• Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom~400— The standard Orthodox liturgy — still celebrated daily
  Text / performed in Orthodox worship

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