BIO:Chrysostom, John of Antioch 347-407 

   John was born and raised in Antioch, Syria, where he studied the 
Scriptures and served as a deacon.

   Later he became pastor of the leading church. During his ten-year
pastorate there, he taught the Scriptures as well as writing
commentaries. He was made Archbishop of Constantinople in 397, and
preached there for six years, condemning sin in high places as well as
low places. The Empress Eudosia banished him because she said that he
had insulted her. He was soon recalled, but not tamed. He continued his
strong preaching against sin until, banished again, he died in the
desert. Thirty years later, his bones were taken back to Constantinople
and buried with great pomp. His oratorical powers caused him to be
called "Chrysostom," which means, "the golden mouth."

   ARTIST'S NOTE: An attempt has been made both in the back- ground and
the costume to show the Byzantine culture which surrounded the man.
Incorporated into this is the name itself, "Golden Mouth"--hence, the
predominance of the gold.

   Ruckman '66
