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'''St. John Chrysostom''' (347 – September 14, 407) led a dignified life as a great defender of the early Church. Given the surname Chrysostom "Golden-mouth", for his eloquent sermons, some lasting for two hours. St. John was bishop of Constantinople and a great theological writer. Criticized the rich for not sharing their wealth, fought to reform the clergy, opposed simony, called for fidelity in marriage, encouraged practices of justice and charity. He was energetic and outspoken which made him a target for criticism. St. John is generally considered the greatest preacher ever heard in a Christian pulpit.<ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08452b.htm St. John Chrysostom] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> St. John was proclaimed the greatest of the [[Greek]] [[Doctors of the Church]], a title given to him by Pope Pius V in 1568.

'''Saint John Chrysostom''' (347 A.D.– 14 September 407 A.D.) was an early [[Church Fathers|Church Father]], biblical interpreter, and archbishop of [[Constantinople]].<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-John-Chrysostom St. John Chrysostom], Britannica website</ref>

 

Given the surname Chrysostom "Golden-mouth", for his eloquent sermons, some lasting for two hours. St. John was bishop of Constantinople and a great theological writer. Criticized the rich for not sharing their wealth, fought to reform the clergy, opposed simony, called for fidelity in marriage, encouraged practices of justice and charity. He was energetic and outspoken which made him a target for criticism. St. John is generally considered the greatest preacher ever heard in a Christian pulpit.<ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08452b.htm St. John Chrysostom] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> St. John was proclaimed the greatest of the [[Greek]] [[Doctors of the Church]], a title given to him by Pope Pius V in 1568.

==Early life==

==Early life==