Feast of Saint John Chrysotom

The Defiance by the Saint of Empress Eudoxia

“You cannot banish me, for this world is my Father’s house,” said John. 

“But I will kill you,” the Empress said. 

“No, you cannot, for my life is hid with Christ in God.” 

“I will take away your treasures,” said Eudoxia. 

“No, you cannot, for my treasure is in heaven and my heart is there.” 

“But I will drive you away from your friends and you will have no one left,” Eudoxia responded. 

“No, you cannot,” said John, “for I have a Friend in heaven from whom you cannot separate me. I defy you. For there is nothing you can do to harm me.”