John Chrysostom was born around 354 in Antioch, Syria. As a young man, he first responded to the call of desert monasticism until his health was impaired. He then returned to Antioch after six years as a monk and was ordained a priest. In 397, he became Bishop of Constantinople.

John, called “Chrysostom,” which means “the golden-mouthed,”is regarded as one of the greatest preachers in Christian history. People flocked to hear him. His eloquence…