John Chrysostom

Hierarch · Doctor · 347–407 · Syria, Constantinople

Life events

  1. Educated — 367

    Studied rhetoric under the pagan sophist Libanius, who reportedly called John his natural successor.

  2. Tonsured — 372

    Entered monastic life in mountains outside Antioch; severe asceticism damaged his health permanently.

  3. Ordained — 386

    Ordained priest by Bishop Flavian; preached the famous Homilies on the Statues (387).

  4. Consecrated — 398

    Consecrated Archbishop of Constantinople after being brought against his will from Antioch.

  5. Council — 403

    Deposed at Synod of the Oak by Theophilus of Alexandria's faction; briefly restored then deposed again.

  6. Exiled — 404

    Final exile to Cucusus in remote Armenia; continued extensive correspondence with Olympias and others.

  7. Died — 407

    Forced to march from Cucusus toward Pityus; died en route at Comana Pontica. Last words "Glory to God for all things".

  8. Translated — 438

    Relics translated to Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius II and Patriarch Proclus.

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Relationships

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