ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, PATRIARCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE, RECOGNIZED THE AUTHORITY OF THE BISHOP OF ROME

St. John Chrysostom, Patriarch of Constantinople, recognized the supremacy of the Bishop of Rome

"To MY LORD, the most reverend and divinely beloved bishop Innocent, John sends greeting in the Lord, ...But seeing, as I said before, that we ought not merely to lament the evils which have been done, but also to amend them, I beseech your Charity to rouse yourself and have compassion, and do everything so as to put a stop to the mischief at this point. Having considered therefore all these things, and having been clearly informed of all particulars by my lords, our most devout brethren the bishops, may you be induced to exert your zeal on our behalf; for in so doing you will confer a favour not upon ourselves alone but also upon the Church at large, and you will receive your reward from God who does all things for the peace of the Churches. Fare you well always, and pray for me, MOST HONORED AND HOLY MASTER"



This is an excerpt from the Letter of saint John Chrysostom, Patriarch of Constantinople to Pope Innocent of Rome. It seems that even this great patriarch of Constantinople recognizes the Primacy and authority of the Bishop of Rome. He Even ask the Pope to interfere!!