Liturgical Living

Saints

September 13 · Memorial · White

St John Chrysostom

(c. 347–407) Patriarch of Constantinople, Doctor of the Church, called Chrysostom — 'golden-mouth' — for the power of his preaching. Exiled twice for confronting the empress's corruption; died on the road.

A prayerSaint John the Golden-mouthed, give us preaching that wakes and warms.

When is the feast of St John Chrysostom?

The feast is celebrated on September 13 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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