The holy John, Archbishop of Constantinople, was given the name Chrysostom (golden-mouthed) because of the wonderfully accurate purity of his teaching and the splendid beauty of his eloquence. It was said of him that from the time of his saving Baptism onwards he never swore an oath, nor compelled anyone else to swear an oath, never lied, never cursed anybody, never slandered or made fun of anybody.
Saint John [Chrysostom] was renowned for his
explanations of the Holy Scriptures. He also interpreted the Epistles of Saint
Paul, whom he admired greatly. In order to assure himself that the
interpretation of the Epistles was correct, he asked God to offer him a sign.
(The Spiritual Meadow, Ch. 191)
By St. John Moschos
Icon depicting the Divine inspiration of St. John
Chrysostom: St. Proclos his disciple witnessing St. Paul speaking into St.
John's ear.
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