The truth of your mouth illuminates Messiniatranslated

Speech by Archimandrite Philipps Hamargias, Protosignal of the Holy Metropolis of Messinia, on the feast of Saint John Chrysostom (November 13, 2026). Venerable Holy Archbishops,

Your Excellency Mr. President,

Fellow Elders and Deacons,

Lords of this place,

Property People of God,

Today, our Holy Church honoring Chrysorrimon John presents to us his life, his theological teaching, his colossal writing work - interpretive and preaching -, his evangelical charity and the rare organization of his mission.

A true disciple and imitator of Jesus Christ, Chrysostomos preserves in his life a miniature of His life. Just as Jesus Christ was a "contradictory sign", so was John. He was fiercely loved, but also insanely hated. Like the Apostle Paul, of whom he was an admirer, throughout his life he was surrounded by death and resurrection, the cross and glory. A series of contrasts characterizes his life: Strength and illness, recognition and ostracism, glory and scorn, praise and persecution. And what was the force that composed these great contrasts? His doxological prayer!

Long before the…