John Chrysostom, 345-407
- born well-to-do, father died early and was raised by his mother - considered to be the best preacher of the Eastern church
- in 398 was “kidnapped” to become the bishop of Constantinople - offended many there with a strict lifestyle - was also tactless and insulting - tried to extend the influence of Constantinople (the new capital) over the rest of the East (which Alexandria and others objected to)
- insulted the empress on a number of occasions (supposedly because of her “extravagance”) - ordered to be tried and deposed by the emperor on charges of treason, was exiled and died in exile
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