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Translation of "chrysostom" into Russian

Chrysostom
Noun
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UK
/ˈkrɪsəstəm/
US
/ˈkrɪsəstəm/
Chrysostoms pl
Chrysostom was known for his eloquent sermons.
Златоуст был известен своими красноречивыми проповедями.
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Chrysostom
Noun
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UK
/ˈkrɪsəstəm/
US
/ˈkrɪsəstəm/
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 noun
raiting
UK
/ˈkrɪsəstəm/
US
/ˈkrɪsəstəm/
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.

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