Saint John of Damascus
John of Damascus or John Damascene was an Arab Christian monk, priest, hymnographer, and apologist. He was born and raised in Damascus c. 675 AD or 676 AD; the precise date and place of his death is not known, though tradition places it at his monastery, Mar Saba, near Jerusalem on 4 December 749 AD.
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Barlaam and Ioasaph
In a kingdom torn between faith and a king's fear, a prince seeks enlightenment, guided by a wise hermit, amidst persecution and profound spiritual questioning.
By Saint John of Damascus
St John Damascene on Holy Images (πρὸς τοὺς διαβάλλοντας τᾶς ἁγίας εἰκόνας). Followed by Three Sermons on the Assumption (κοίμησις)
Discover how using pictures of holy figures isn't about worshiping objects, but about connecting with God through art and tradition.
By Saint John of Damascus