Mass of Jan. 27: St. John Chrysostom, Bishop, Confessor & Doctor

Jan 27 2020 12:10 pm

The holy Patriarch of Constantinople received his surname "Chrysostom (golden-mouth)" because he was the most eloquent preacher and the most prolific writer of the Greek Church.  He was persecuted by the empress Eudoxia and her courtiers.  He died in exile A.D. 407.

Proper on pages 1155, 1032.  Common Preface on page 886.