Question

(01.05 LC)Who was John of Damascus?

an early Christian bishop
a monk who defended the use of icons
a translator of the Bible into modern Russian
a chief advisor to Emperor Constantine

Answer 1

John Of Damascus, was a writer who strongly defended the use of icons.

Correct Answer B)

Answer 2

John of Damascus was a monk who defended the use of icons.

John of Damascus was likely the most ardent defender of icons. A tremendous amount of his writing on the topic still remains till this day. The iconoclast debate became a political issue that lasted for more than 100 years.