Repose of Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
Commemorated on September 14.
Saint John Chrysostom died on September 14, 407, but because of the feast of the Exaltation of the Life-Creating Cross of the Lord, the commemoration of the saint was transferred to November 13. On January 27 we commemorate the transfer of the holy relics of Saint John Chrysostom from Comana to Constantinople, and on January 30, the Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs.
Troparion
Grace shining forth from your lips like a beacon has enlightened the universe.
It has shown to the world the riches of poverty;
it has revealed to us the heights of humility.
Teaching us by your words, O Father John Chrysostom,
intercede before the Word, Christ our God, to save our souls!
Kontakion
Having received divine grace from heaven,
with your mouth you teach all men to worship one God in Trinity.
All-blest and venerable John Chrysostom, we worthily praise you,
for you are our teacher, revealing things divine!