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Today, December 4, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of John Damascene, Priest and Doctor, we are invited to reflect on a passage from the book of Sirach (39: 4-10), entitled "The wisdom of a man who is learned in the Scriptures". Our treasure, which follows, is from The Statement of Faith by Saint John Damascene.
Saint John Damascene, also known as John of Damascus, was a Syrian monk, priest, and theologian who lived from approximately 676 to 749 AD. Born in Damascus to a wealthy Christian family, Saint John received a comprehensive education, mastering Greek and Arabic text.
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