Question

Who was John of Damascus?

Answer 1

- John Damascus -

was a champion of Orthodoxy, a teacher of purity and of true worship, the enlightener of the universe and the adornment of hierarchy. John was a HARD-WORKER n SCHOLAR, EX - One book that he wrote consisted of a list of 103 Heresies, which he refuted one by one. His most influential Book, ON THE ORTHODOX FAITH, is a compilation of the church's teaching and the ideas of the ancient theologians .

- We learned this in 9Th grade . But this should help ig .

Answer 2

Saint John of Damascus, also known as John Damascene and as Chrysorrhoas was a Syrian monk and priest. Born and raised in Damascus, he died at his monastery, Mar Saba, near Jerusalem. Hope this helps