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| Saint John, a.d. 347?–407, ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople. |
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John Chrysostom
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Antioch-born Greek prelate whose eloquent sermons earned him the name Chrysostom, "golden-mouthed." As patriarch of Constantinople (from 398), his oratory against corruption eventually led to his death. |
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| (Roman Catholic Church) a Church Father who was a great preacher and bishop of Constantinople; a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-407) |
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