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He was baptised in 368 or 373 and tonsured as a reader ( one of the minor orders of the Church ).

As a result of his mother's influential connections in the city, John began his education under the pagan teacher Libanius.

From Libanius, John acquired the skills for a career in rhetoric, as well as a love of the Greek language and literature.