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# St John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople

Life dates

c. 347 – 407

Region

Antioch; Constantinople

Canonization

Universal veneration (saint of the undivided Church / whole Orthodox Church)

## Short life

Presbyter in Antioch, from 398 Archbishop of Constantinople. An outstanding preacher (“golden-mouthed”) and interpreter of Scripture; he denounced the luxury of the court, was exiled twice and died in exile. The Divine Liturgy most often celebrated bears his name.

## Significance for the Church

One of the Three Holy Hierarchs.

[Full life](https://spas.life/en/orthodoxy/history/saint-chrysostom)

## Related

- St John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
- Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom
- Translation of the relics of St John Chrysostom