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Who was John of Damascus

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- Christian monk and priest.

- Opposed the Byzantine emperor in the controversy over religious images.

- Was considered the greatest medieval theologian of the Eastern Church.

- Born and raised in Damascus.

- Died at his monastery on December 4, 749 AD.

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