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Church of SS. Cosmas and Damian St. John Chrysostom Bishop and Doctor
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| History: Saint John Chrysostom
was born at Antioch about the year 349. After an extensive education he
embraced a life of asceticism. He was ordained a priest and distinguished
himself by his preaching which achieved great spiritual results among his
hearers. He was elected bishop of Constantinople in 397 and proved himself a
capable pastor, committed to reforming the life of the clergy and the
faithful. Twice he was forced into exile by the hatred of the imperial court
and the envy of his enemies. After her had completed his difficult labors,
he died at Comana in Pontus on September 14, 407. His preaching and writing
explained Catholic doctrine and presented the ideal Christian life. For this
reason he is called Chrysostom, or Golden Mouth. His feast is celebrated on
September thirteenth. Prayer: Father, the strength of all who trust in you, you made John Chrysostom renowned for his eloquence and heroic in his sufferings. May we learn from his teaching and gain courage from his patient endurance. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite, Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, (C) 1975, Volume IV, pp. 1376-77, 1379. |
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