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Theophilus, Patriarch of [[Alexandria]], personally undertook to discredit John. Theophilus and other angered bishops were supported by Empress Eudoxia. Theophilus feared the growth in importance of the Bishop of Constantinople and took occasion to charge John with fostering heresy.<ref>[http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1137 St. John Chrysostom] American Catholic</ref> A long list of the most ridiculous accusations was drawn up against Chrysostom. John naturally refused to recognize the legality of a synod in which his open enemies were judges. After a third summons Chrysostom, with the consent of the emperor, was declared to be deposed. Fearing the people's wrath and some punishment from [[heaven]] for Chrysostom's exile, Eudoxia immediately ordered his recall. After some hesitation, Chrysostom re-entered the capital amid the great rejoicings of the people. But not long after, Eudoxia had accused John of alluding to her in his sermons against riches of imperial life. She wished to depose of Chrysostom and summoned Theophilus for the task. He wrote to Constantinople that Chrysostom should be condemned for having re-entered his see in opposition to an article of the Arian Synod of Antioch held in the year 341. They urged the emperor Arcadius to sign a new decree of exile. Arcadius signed the decree 24 June, 404 for a second time John went into exile. In the midst of his sufferings he found the greatest peace and happiness.<ref>[http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=64 St. John Chrysostom] Catholic Online</ref> The followers of the exiled bishop made a huge conflagration destroyed the cathedral, the senate-house, and other buildings. A new bishop was installed and whoever refused to enter into communion with him was punished by confiscation of property and exile. When the circumstances of his deposition were known, the [[Pope]] and the [[Italian]] bishops declared themselves in John's favor. Emperor Honorius and Pope Innocent I endeavoured to summon a new synod, but their legates were imprisoned and then sent home. The Pope broke off all communion with the Patriarchs of Alexandria, Antioch and Constantinople. John had the consolation of knowing that the Pope remained his friend, and did for him what lay in his power. Chrysostom enemies were not satisfied with the sufferings he had already endured, and they banished him further to Pythius, at the very edge of the Empire. He died on his way there on September 14, 407.  

Theophilus, Patriarch of [[Alexandria]], personally undertook to discredit John. Theophilus and other angered bishops were supported by Empress Eudoxia. Theophilus feared the growth in importance of the Bishop of Constantinople and took occasion to charge John with fostering heresy.<ref>[http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1137 St. John Chrysostom] American Catholic</ref> A long list of the most ridiculous accusations was drawn up against Chrysostom. John naturally refused to recognize the legality of a synod in which his open enemies were judges. After a third summons Chrysostom, with the consent of the emperor, was declared to be deposed. Fearing the people's wrath and some punishment from [[heaven]] for Chrysostom's exile, Eudoxia immediately ordered his recall. After some hesitation, Chrysostom re-entered the capital amid the great rejoicings of the people. But not long after, Eudoxia had accused John of alluding to her in his sermons against riches of imperial life. She wished to depose of Chrysostom and summoned Theophilus for the task. He wrote to Constantinople that Chrysostom should be condemned for having re-entered his see in opposition to an article of the Arian Synod of Antioch held in the year 341. They urged the emperor Arcadius to sign a new decree of exile. Arcadius signed the decree 24 June, 404 for a second time John went into exile. In the midst of his sufferings he found the greatest peace and happiness.<ref>[http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=64 St. John Chrysostom] Catholic Online</ref> The followers of the exiled bishop made a huge conflagration destroyed the cathedral, the senate-house, and other buildings. A new bishop was installed and whoever refused to enter into communion with him was punished by confiscation of property and exile. When the circumstances of his deposition were known, the [[Pope]] and the [[Italian]] bishops declared themselves in John's favor. Emperor Honorius and Pope Innocent I endeavoured to summon a new synod, but their legates were imprisoned and then sent home. The Pope broke off all communion with the Patriarchs of Alexandria, Antioch and Constantinople. John had the consolation of knowing that the Pope remained his friend, and did for him what lay in his power. Chrysostom enemies were not satisfied with the sufferings he had already endured, and they banished him further to Pythius, at the very edge of the Empire. He died on his way there on September 14, 407.  

==Sermons and Homilies==

==Sermons and Homilies==

* A series of eight sermons delivered to Christians from participating in Jewish customs. Chrysostom criticized those "Judaizing Christians", who were participating in Jewish festivals and taking part in other Jewish observances. His writings have been circulated by many groups in an attempt to foster [[anti-Semitism]] or opposition to Christianity. [[Nazi]] Germany tried to convince German and Austrian Christians that the [[Jews]] deserved to be exterminated by using John's sermons to their advantage.

* A series of eight sermons delivered to Christians from participating in Jewish customs. Chrysostom criticized those "Judaizing Christians", who were participating in Jewish festivals and taking part in other Jewish observances. His writings have been circulated by many groups in an attempt to foster [[anti-Semitism]] or opposition to Christianity. [[Nazi]] Germany tried to convince German and Austrian Christians that the [[Jews]] deserved to be exterminated by using John's sermons to their advantage.

==Quotes==

==Quotes==

* "God asks little, but He gives much."  

* "God asks little, but He gives much."  

   

   

==External links==

==External links==

* [http://www.chrysostom.org The life of St. John Chrysostom]

* [http://www.chrysostom.org The life of St. John Chrysostom]