Chrysostomos

Chrysostomos is a Greek given name derived from the words chrysos, meaning “gold,” and stoma, meaning “mouth.” The name therefore means “golden-mouthed.” In Greek, it is written Χρυσόστομος and is typically used for males; the Latinized form is Chrysostomus.

The most famous bearer of the name in history is John Chrysostom (c. 347–407), a renowned early Church Father and Archbishop of Constantinople. His eloquent preaching and theological writings earned him the epithet “Golden-Mouthed.” He is venerated as a saint in Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and some Anglican traditions, and his feast day is celebrated on January 27 in the Julian calendar and February 6 in the Gregorian calendar.

In later periods, Chrysostomos has been used as the name of various Orthodox clerics and bishops. The best-known modern example is Chrysostomos II, who served as Archbishop of Cyprus, leading the Cypriot Orthodox Church in the early 21st century. The name continues to be found in Greek-speaking communities today and is associated with religious leadership as well as historical figures in Christian tradition. See also John Chrysostom, Chrysostomos (name).