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Saint john

Saint john Saint John of Damascus, also known as Saint John Damascene, was a prominent theologian and hymnographer in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He is venerated as a saint and is particularly known for his defense of the use of icons in Christian worship. Saint John of Damascus lived in the 8th century and was a monk at the monastery of Mar Saba near Jerusalem. He wrote extensively on theology, particularly on the nature of Christ and the veneration of icons. His most famous work, "On the Divine Images," defended the use of icons in Christian worship against the iconoclast controversy that was prevalent at the time. In Orthodox Christian tradition, icons are considered to be windows to the divine, offering a glimpse of the heavenly realm and serving as aids to prayer and meditation. Saint John of Damascus played a crucial role in shaping the theology and practice of icon veneration in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Today, Saint John of Damascus is venerated as a saint and his feast day is celebrated on December 4th in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He is often depicted in icons with a scroll in his hand, symbolizing his writings and teachings on theology and the faith.