| ST. JAMES ORTHODOX CHURCH |
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| More about the Saint |
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St. John Chrysostom
He was born in Antioch of noble parents: his
father was a high-ranking military officer. He
became a hermit in 375 and then a deacon
in 381 by St. Meletius of Antioch. In 386
he was ordained a priest and in 398 he was
called to be a Patriarch of Constantinople.
He was always remembered on speaking
plainly and applying Bible passages and
lessons to everyday life and preaching the
beauty of Monastic life. St. John wrote and
harmonized the Divine Liturgy, which is
used by the entire Orthodox Church today.
He was born in Antioch of noble parents: his
father was a high-ranking military officer. He
became a hermit in 375 and then a deacon
in 381 by St. Meletius of Antioch. In 386
he was ordained a priest and in 398 he was
called to be a Patriarch of Constantinople.
He was always remembered on speaking
plainly and applying Bible passages and
lessons to everyday life and preaching the
beauty of Monastic life. St. John wrote and
harmonized the Divine Liturgy, which is
used by the entire Orthodox Church today.
| St. John was 49 years old when he became Patriarch of Constantinople. |
| The Saint died on September 14th in the year 407 in the city Comene. |
| Saint John re-directed much of the wealth of the Church to assist the poor, establish monasteries, support hospitals and house the homeless. |
| St. John originally studied Law, but after his baptism at the age of 23, St. John Decided to dedicate his life to our Lord Jesus Christ. |
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