He spoke about St. John Damascene, a leading figure in the Eastern Church. ... Obviously, a saint cannot be identified in any way with the material of which the icon is made.

On St. John Damascene. Posted 2009-05-07 22:18 GMT. VATICAN CITY -- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today during the general audience in St. Peter's Square. ... Obviously, a ...

In his private chapel, John prayed to the Most Holy Mother of God (Theotokos) and praised the “Most Pure Virgin and His Son.” He pressed the severed hand near… BusinessMirror ...

On Dec. 4 we celebrate St. John of Damascus, also known as St. John Damascene. A priest and religious, he became a doctor of the Church. He’s also the last Church Father. Here are seven things ...

John Damascene - that is, of Damascus, Syria - came from a family of wealthy and influential Christians, who were distinguished in serving the Muslim rulers of their city and state. John’s father ...

ON the feast day of Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint John Damascene, in the Office of the Readings, greets them profusely: “Saints Joachim and Anne ...