If I preach the Gospel, this is no reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it! (! Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27)
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Saint John Chrysostom was archbishop of Constantinople and one of the greatest preachers of the church. The emperor and his wife were in his parish. The empress and her friends wanted to gussy up the church with silk vestments and golden chalices. Saint John Chrysostom gave the following sermon: “Give God the honor prescribed in God’s law by giving your riches to the poor. For God does not want golden vessels but golden hearts.” The empress got him exiled. Today’s picture is of Hagia Sophia, the cathedral church of Saint John Chrysostom. Today’s hymn is from the Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom.
