Life
8th Century AD
- Lives of Saints (oca.org)
- https://orthodoxwiki.org/John_of_Damascus
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Damascus
- Islam, Holy Icons & St. John of Damascus (video 27 min)
Writings / Teachings
- On Holy Images
- The Fount of Knowledge (consists of 3 parts)
- Philosophical Chapters
- Concerning Heresy
- An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith
- Sacred Parallels
- Oktoechos – the “hymn-book for the daily service,” named after the eight tones.
Troparion — Tone 8
Champion of Orthodoxy, teacher of purity and of true worship,
the enlightener of the universe and the adornment of hierarchs:
all-wise father John, your teachings have gleamed with light upon all things.
Intercede before Christ God to save our souls.
Kontakion — Tone 4
Let us sing praises to John, worthy of great honor,
the composer of hymns, the star and teacher of the Church, the defender of her doctrines:through the might of the Lord¹s Cross he overcame heretical error
and as a fervent intercessor before God
he entreats that forgiveness of sins may be granted to all.
Feast Day(s)
December 4th
icon sources: https://www.uncutmountainsupply.com/icons/of-saints/by-name/j/icon-of-st-john-of-damascus-20th-c-1jd15/
Orthodoxy of the Heart 