John Chrysostom preaching in Constantinople. St John Chrysostom (ie; golden-mouthed) was born at Antioch about 347 AD. His eloquence and earnestness secured him a great reputation as an orator; and in 398 he was made archbishop of Constantinople. His faithful reproof of vices caused his banishment by the Empress Eudoxia; and he died in exile on 14 September 407 AD. His body was brought to Constantinople and reburied with great honour in 438. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson; c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.