Chrysostom

Trained in rhetoric at Antioch and hardened by years of extreme asceticism, John poured everything into preaching — verse-by-verse homilies on Matthew, John, and Paul that remain the largest body of early biblical exposition we possess. Made archbishop of Constantinople in 398 against his will, he preached against luxury at court, gave the church's wealth to the poor, and made enemies of the empress Eudoxia and rival bishops. Deposed and exiled, he died on a forced march in 407 with the words 'Glory to God for all things.' Later generations called him Chrysostomos — 'Golden Mouth' — and no Gospel commentator is quoted more in the Catena.

'Chrysostom' is not a surname but posthumous applause: Chrysostomos, 'Golden Mouth,' an epithet bestowed by later generations.

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