John Chrysostom

347–349 to 407 · Doctor 1568

Origin: Antioch on the Orontes
Historical identity: Greek-speaking Antiochene / Eastern Roman
Affiliation: Late antique monastic or ascetic tradition

Life and work

Preacher and bishop noted for biblical exposition and forceful criticism of luxury. His ministry in Antioch and Constantinople ended in exile and death during a forced journey toward the Black Sea.

Places and activities

Antioch on the Orontes

c. 349-397; with periods of retreat

Was raised here and served as deacon, priest and preacher.

Benedict XVI: John Chrysostom, part one

Constantinople

398-404; brief first exile in 403

Served as bishop and challenged corruption and elite excess.

Benedict XVI: John Chrysostom, part two

Cucusus

c. 404-407

Lived in exile and maintained correspondence with supporters.

Benedict XVI: John Chrysostom, part two

Comana in Pontus

407

Died here during forced transfer toward Pityus, which he never reached.

Benedict XVI: John Chrysostom, part two

Journeys

407: Was marched from the exile district toward Pityus and died at Comana.

Catholic Encyclopedia

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. John Chrysostom

Primary sources

Further reading

Wikipedia

John Chrysostom

Dates and research notes

Years are historical biographical dates; an approximate label on a place record remains approximate.

Selected sourced locations; not a complete itinerary. All geographic coordinates are approximate.

Lifetime associations, not citizenship or a claim that all affiliations were held simultaneously.

The 2007 audience places the renewed exile in 406; the common chronology begins it in 404. Date conflict retained for further review.

Official modern biographical overview; not contemporary evidence for the saint's travels.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1910. Biographical article.

Primary text or author archive. Its presence in the bibliography does not by itself support every map claim.

Oxford University Press, 2011. Recommended reference; consult the relevant entry and its bibliography. Not treated as read evidence for individual seed claims.

Updated 2026-11-01