John Chrysostom Collection

St John the Baptist, St John Chrysostom, St John the Evangelist and St Theodore
490547 St John the Baptist, St John Chrysostom, St John the Evangelist and St Theodore (oil on canvas) by Piombo, Sebastiano del (S)

The Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus on his throne (litho)
6004935 The Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus on his throne (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus on his throne)

Wall Painting of a Male Saint, Byzantine, 12th century, modern restoration. fresco fragments may represent saint John Chrysostom

St. Chrysostom, (c349-407), 1830. Creator: Unknown
St. Chrysostom, (c349-407), 1830. Saint John Chrysostom (c349-407) Archbishop of Constantinople, known for preaching, public speaking and denunciation of abuse of authority

Saint John Chrysostom Exiled by the Empress Eudoxia. Private Collection

The Penance of St John Chrysostom, 1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Penance of St John Chrysostom, 1495 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

St John Chrysostom, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico
St John Chrysostom, mid 15th century. St John Chrysostom (c347-407), Syrian priest and one of the Doctors of the Christian Church. He was created Bishop of Constantinople in 398

St John Chrysostom, c1470-1523. Artist: Perugino
St John Chrysostom, c1470-1523. Born in Antioch, St John Chrysostom (c347-407), was reputedly one of the greatest of Christian preachers, for which he is known as the Golden Tongued

Virgin Immaculate Four Male Saints Study Dispute
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H John Chrysostom, Church Father, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain (II), Francois Halma, 1698

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John Chrysostom, also known as St. Was a prominent figure in the early Christian church. Born in Antioch around 349 AD, he became one of the most influential theologians and orators of his time. Often referred to as "Golden Mouthed" due to his eloquence and powerful preaching style, John Chrysostom dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity. He served as Archbishop of Constantinople and is considered one of the Three Holy Hierarchs alongside St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen. John Chrysostom's devotion to God mirrored that of other significant figures such as St. John the Baptist, who baptized Jesus Christ himself, and St. John the Evangelist, author of the Gospel bearing his name. Throughout history, many artists have depicted this revered saint in various forms - from wall paintings dating back to Byzantine times to lithographs showcasing him during Emperor Nicephorus' reign on his throne. However, it wasn't all glory for John Chrysostom; he faced exile by Empress Eudoxia due to conflicts arising from his outspoken nature against corruption within society and even within the Church itself. Despite these challenges, John Chrysostom remained steadfast in his faith and continued inspiring others through sermons that emphasized love for God and compassion towards fellow human beings. His influence extended beyond his lifetime; renowned artists like Albrecht Durer captured moments such as "The Penance of St. John Chrysostom, " depicting him deep in prayerful contemplation. Fra Angelico's mid-15th-century portrayal shows a serene yet determined expression on Saint John's face while Perugino's work highlights both wisdom and humility radiating from this remarkable man.