PS Paisie Sinait, at the dedication of the Chapel of the National Cathedral: St. John the Golden Mouth lived what he preachedtranslated

The Patriarchal Vicar Bishop Paisie Sinait served on Friday at the Chapel of the National Cathedral, on the occasion of the feast of Saint John Golden Mouth, one of the patrons of the place of worship.

His Eminence highlighted that for Saint John Chrysostom, the word spoken from the pulpit had to penetrate people's consciousness, heal soul wounds, awaken repentance and change life. "He sought not the admiration of his hearers, but their salvation."

The hierarch presented the saint's interpretations of the Gospel text read at the Holy Liturgy, about the Good Shepherd.

"Saint John Golden Mouth says that leading the Church is a great responsibility, which requires wisdom and courage, like the one Christ speaks of when he says that the Good Shepherd lays down His soul for His sheep."

"These words were not for St. John simple theoretical considerations. He himself lived what he preached. During the time of unrest in Antioch, when the population of the city was gripped by fear following the revolt against the emperor and the reprisals that could follow, John remained with the faithful," added the Patriarchal Vicar Bishop.

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