Saint John of Damascus

<p>John was born into a Christian family in Damascus about 675. After working at the court of the khalif in Damascus, he became a monk and later a priest near Bethlehem. The last of the Greek Fathers of the Church, John was a renowned scholar. One of his best-known works, <em>The Fountain of Wisdom</em>, had a great influence on later theology. He also wrote hymns and homilies in honour of the Blessed Virgin. He died about 750, and was named a Doctor of the Church in 1890.©2011 <em>Living with Christ, </em>Novalis - Bayard Press Canada Inc., <strong>http://www.livingwithchrist.ca/</strong&gt;. Reprinted with permission.</p>