“2007 is the 1600th anniversary of the repose of St. John Chrysostom, the “Golden-mouth.” For the Orthodox Church, St. John is one of the most brilliant lights among the fathers and saints who adorn her history. He is best known for his sermons and commentaries on the Scriptures, fearless leadership as a chief hierarch and shepherd of the Church, selfless care for the poor and sick, and for the Liturgy that bears his name. The service for the feast of the Three Hierarchs extols him as an equal to St. Gregory the Theologian and St. Basil the Great. Yet St. John is not noted as an exponent of the dogmas of the faith.
What then is St. John Chrysostom’s place among the fathers of the Church? This is the theme of the Symposium to be held in St. Louis, September 28-30, 2007. Our distinguished speakers will offer their insights on this topic. We invite you to attend and to take part in the discussions.
To conclude the Symposium, on Saturday evening and Sunday morning there will be a grand, hierarchical Vigil (Vespers and Matins) and Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom Russian Orthodox Church in House Springs, MO. His Eminence, Metropolitan Laurus, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, will preside, assisted by other bishops and many clergy. We warmly invite you to attend the entire celebration, or either of its two parts.” For more information go to www.chrysostom1600.org
