John Chrysostom
~347–407 · Greek (Antioch) · Late Roman Empire
Known for: The 'Golden-Mouthed' — the greatest preacher in early Christianity who was exiled for telling the empress she was Jezebel
John Chrysostom was Archbishop of Constantinople and the most famous preacher in early Christianity (Chrysostom means 'golden-mouthed'). His homilies are masterpieces of rhetoric. He was exiled twice for criticizing the imperial court's luxury and corruption.
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