September 13
On this day the Catholic Church remembers
St. John Chrysostom

St. John Chrysostom

bishop and Doctor of the Church · c. 347 – 407
Do you wish to honour the body of Christ? Do not neglect him when he is naked.
— Homily on Matthew 50

The greatest preacher of antiquity, called “Golden-mouthed” for his eloquence. As Patriarch of Constantinople he criticised the luxury of the imperial court, and the empress sent him into exile, where he died. His last words: “Glory to God for all things.”

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