
Chrysostom
UK
/ˈkrɪsəstəm/
US
/ˈkrɪsəstəm/

Translation of "chrysostom" into Russian
Definitions
Chrysostom
NounUK
/ˈkrɪsəstəm/
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A descriptive epithet meaning “golden-mouthed”, historically applied to particularly eloquent speakers, especially certain Greek philosophers and Christian theologians.
Because of his persuasive sermons, the bishop was sometimes called a Chrysostom by his contemporaries.
Chrysostom
Proper nounUK
/ˈkrɪsəstəm/
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John Chrysostom (c. 347–407), Archbishop of Constantinople and influential Early Church Father celebrated for his eloquent preaching.
Chrysostom is commemorated on 13 November in the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar.