September 14

St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople

Forms of name: John

Born c. 347; Archbishop of Constantinople from 397 until his death in exile in 407. A gifted preacher (his oratory earned him the name "Chrysostom", which means "Golden-Mouthed") and writer, he penned numerous homilies, commentaries, and exegetical and apologetical works. He is called one of the "Three Holy Hierarchs" together with St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory the Theologian.

Commemorated: January 27 (Translation of relics), January 30 (Synaxis of the Three Holy Hierarchs), September 14 (Repose), November 13

Martyr Joseph of Dionysiou on Mt. Athos

Forms of name: Joseph

No description available at this time.

Commemorated: February 17, September 14 (According to some sources), October 26 (According to some sources)
 
Saints of the Orthodox Church