John of Damascus
Monastic and priest
John of Damascus or John Damascene was an Arab Christian monk, priest, hymnographer, and apologist. Born and raised in Damascus c. 675 or 676; the precise date and place of his death is not known, though tradition places it at his monastery, Mar... Wikipedia
Born: Damascus, Syria
Died: Mar Saba Monastery
Parents: Sarjun Ibn Mansur
Siblings: Cosmas of Maiuma
Attributes: Severed hand, icon
Canonized: Pre-congregation