St. John of Damascus: Quick Facts


Facts

Also Known As John Damascene • Johannes Damascenus • Saint John Damascene • Saint John Damascus
Born c.675 • Damascus
Died December 4, 749 • near Jerusalem
Title / Office doctor of the church (1890)
Subjects Of Study Eastern Orthodoxy • icon
Role In Iconoclastic Controversy

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