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St. John of Damascus Priest, c. 760

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Saint Barnabas Anglican Church of Seattle

John of Damascus was the son of a Christian tax collector for the Mohammedan Caliph of Damascus. At an early age, he succeeded his father in this office. In about 715, he entered the monastery of St. Sabas near Jerusalem. … Continue reading →

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