Fathers

John Chrysostom

c. 349–407 AD

Preacher at Antioch and archbishop of Constantinople from 398, called Chrysostom, golden-mouthed, for his sermons. His homilies on the books of Scripture are among the most read in the Church. He died in exile in 407.

Works here: 7 to read straight through
Passages: 2 on 1 question

Start hereBaptismal InstructionsJohn Chrysostom (c. 349–407) addressed these instructions to catechumens preparing for baptism. · 18 sections · with audio

Treatises and other works7

Baptismal Instructions 18 sectionslistenJohn Chrysostom (c. 349–407) addressed these instructions to catechumens preparing for baptism.
Comparison of a King and a Monk 5 sectionslistenJohn Chrysostom (c. 349–407) is the author of this treatise, writing as a Christian teacher to persuade readers to value the monastic life.
On Christmas Day 11 sectionslistenChrysostom defends Antioch's new December feast of Christ's birth and prepares his hearers to receive Communion worthily.
On Saint Eustathius of Antioch 7 sectionslistenChrysostom praises Eustathius, Antioch's exiled bishop, as worthy of a martyr's honor though he died in exile.
On Saint Lucian 5 sectionslistenOn the day after Epiphany, Chrysostom praises the martyr Lucian, whose death he calls a baptism in blood.
On Saint Romanus 6 sectionslistenChrysostom honors the martyr Romanus, who went on speaking by God's grace after his tongue was cut out.
On the Resurrection of the Dead 14 sectionslistenChrysostom preaches the resurrection of the dead from 2 Corinthians: it consoles the righteous who suffer and warns the wicked who prosper.

What John Chrysostom said on the questions

Spiritual Gifts and Church Order2 passages

Homilies on 1 Corinthians 29
Homilies on 1 Corinthians 29 (discernment)

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