2023-09-13 02:00:00
After having lived as a hermit he was ordained a priest, and began to become known for his sermons. Encouraged by John’s good reputation, Arcadius – Eastern Roman Emperor – asked Theophilus, Patriarch of Alexandria, to appoint him bishop of Constantinople.
As a pastor he dedicated himself to teaching right doctrine, with due zeal and care, while harshly criticizing the Judaizing forms of Christianity, as well as the luxuries and indifference of the emperors towards the poor. He got rid of superfluous goods acquired irresponsibly by some members of the Church, and with the wealth obtained he attended to the needs of many disadvantaged people.
He demanded that priests and monks dress simply, as well as eat in moderation; He asked the women for modesty and for everyone to show mercy inside the temples. Likewise, he was concerned about the catechetical formation of the faithful.
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