Doctor of the Church
Saint John Chrysostom
Bishop · Doctor of the Church — Golden-Mouthed · Feast September 13
Saint John Chrysostom, Golden-Mouthed, declared a Doctor of the Church.
Background
Saint John Chrysostom (c. 349-407), archbishop of Constantinople, was the most celebrated preacher of the early Church, called 'Golden-Mouthed' for his eloquence. His homilies and the Divine Liturgy that bears his name remain treasures of the Christian East. Declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius V in 1568.
Summary
Saint John Chrysostom, Golden-Mouthed, declared a Doctor of the Church.
Doctor title
Golden-Mouthed
Feast day
September 13
Feast month
9
Ecclesial role
bishop
Feast day of month
13