John of Damascus

Saint John of Damascus (Greek: Iōannēs ho Damaskēnos; Latin: Iohannes Damascenus; also known as John Damascene, Chrysorrhoas, "streaming with gold"—i.e., "the golden speaker") (c. 675 or 676 – 4 December 749; Arabic: Yuḥannā Al Demashqi) is a Syrian monk and priest.

Born and raised in Damascus, he dies at his monastery, Mar Saba, near Jerusalem.

A polymath whose fields of interest and contribution include aw, theology, philosophy, and music, he is said by some sources to have served as a Chief Administrator to the Muslim caliph of Damascus before his ordination.

He writes works expounding the Christian faith, and composes hymns which are still used liturgically in Eastern Christian practice throughout the world.

He is considered "the last of the Fathers" of the Eastern Orthodox church and is best known for his strong defense of icons.

The Catholic Church regards him as a Doctor of the Church, often referred to as the Doctor of the Assumption due to his writings on the Assumption of Mary.

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