On this day, the honorable Saint John of the Golden Mouth (Chrysostom), departed. He was born in the city of Antioch
When his father departed, St. John did not keep any of his father's possessions, but gave all of his inheritance to the poor and the needy. He then lived an ascetic life full of strife.
The grace of the Lord filled St. John Chrysostom and he wrote homilies and sermons and he interpreted many books while he was still a deacon.
When Nectarius, Patriarch of Constantinople departed, Emperor Arcadius summoned St. John and made him Patriarch.
He continued teaching, preaching and interpreting the books of the church, He boldly admonished the sinners and the wealthy, regardless of their authority or wealth.
Queen Eudoxia, the wife of Emperor Arcadius instructed the soldiers who were in charge of guarding him not give him any means of comfort during his travel. Thus, they moved him from one place to another hastily, until they came to a city called Komana, where his health deteriorated and he departed in peace in the year 47 A.D.
His prayers be with us. Amen.
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