St. John of Damascus1Book Contents1Philosophical Chapters1Treatise on Orthodox Thinking (a-right)103An Introduction to the Basics of Dogmatic Theology116Conversation 3. St. John of Damascus about the pre-systems of the Body of the Lord, which we accept 1 .132About the eight main passions137An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith141
St. John of Damascus 2 Book Contents / WORDS 3 / Dogmatic and Polemic Works150 / An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith /link/474 / The soulful tale of the life of Barlaam and Joasaph475 / John of Damascus (c. 675 - 753 (777?)) (Greek Ιωαννης ο Δαμασκηνος) - reverend saint, one of the Church Fathers, theologian and hymnographer. He bore the hereditary nickname Mansur ("victorious"). His father Sergius (Ibn-Serjun) served at the caliph's court in Damascus with the title of "great dogofet," a tax collector. Subsequently, he was replaced by John himself.According to legend, he studied with Cosma (later of Mayumsk) with a captive monk from Calabria (also named Cosma). About 736 he was tonsured at the monastery of St. Sava near Jerusalem. Known as the largest systematizer of Christian dogma; he owns the fundamental work "The Source of Knowledge", which includes the philosophical ("Dialectics"), accusatory ("On heresies") and dogmatic ("Exact exposition of the Orthodox Faith") sections. During the period of iconoclasm, he advocated the veneration of icons, the author of "Three Defensive Words in Support of Icon veneration," in which iconoclasm is understood as a heresy of heresy, and for the first time there is a distinction between "service", befitting only to God, and "worship", provided to created things, icons included. The Iconoclastic Council of 754 anathematized John four times, Church tradition ascribes to John a number of canons that changed the course of Matins, the compilation of the Octoichus and many troparia, kontakia and stichera(s) dedicated to various saints and festive events.One of the types of icons of the Theotokos is associated with the name of John and the famous Mother of God chant "She rejoices about you ...". According to legend, John was falsely accused of high treason and chopped off his right hand. After praying in front of the icon of the Mother of God, the severed brush grew, in gratitude the chant "Rejoices in You ..." was written, and a silver image of the hand was attached to the icon of the Theotokos, which was later reproduced on many copies. This icon received the name "Three-Handed" (Troeruchitsa)The fundamental work "Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith" is the first systematic exposition of the Orthodox faith. The work of John of Damascus is still the main symbolic book of Orthodoxy, the main source of the foundations of Christian teaching for the Orthodox Church. This work is the statements of the Monk John concerning the general principles of faith, the Church, morality, morals, a consistent and harmonious examination of the doctrine of God, the Trinity, the creation of the world, angels and demons, visible nature and paradise, about man, his attributes and providence.St. John of Damascus is venerated on December 4 (17). Rev. Father John, pray to God for us.
St. John of Damascus1 / Canons1 / 1) of the Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos1 / 2) Canon to the St. Apostle Paul7 / 3) Canon to the St. Apostle Peter15 / PASCHA23 / Icons, pictures and grahics / Irmos: Having acquired us, the chosen people, by Thy blood, O Lord, give us Thy peace, preserving Thy flock in unity of mind.Even out of love, let us take boldness to God, and worthily wonder as hunter and ignorant, working most glorious miracles by grace. (Ap. Peter.) / Irmos: I will open my mouth and it will be filled with the (Holy) Spirit; I will speak the word to the Queen Mother; I will appear brightly triumphant and in joy I will sing of her Assumption.Young virgins, sing now with the prophetess Mariam a funeral hymn: for the only Virgin and Theotokos is reposing in the heavenly dwelling ( Ex. 15:20 ). / Irmos: Contemplating God's unsearchable advice about your, O Most High, incarnation from the Virgin, the prophet Habakkuk exclaimed: Glory to Thy power, O Lord.It was marvelous to see the animated heaven of the Almighty descend into the bowels of the earth; how marvellous are Thy works! - Glory to Thy power, O Lord! ( Ps. 103:19, 139:14 ).
The Christian hagiographic painting "Barlaam and Ioasaph," that is notion to were made by St. John Damascene, tells the tale of Prince Ioasaph non secular adventure as he seeks salvation and awareness. The story, that's primarily based on a Christianized version of the Buddha's life, is set Ioasaph search for religious truth in an international complete of lies and distractions. When Ioasaph, the younger prince of India, meets Barlaam, a Christian monk, he teaches him about Christianity. Barlaam leads Ioasaph via a series of hard situations and trials that help him withstand the temptations of the sector and examine greater approximately religion. There are many allegories in the tale, which show how Ioasaph ride become similar to the Christian idea of salvation. The tale is complete of ideas about area, being unique, and combating in opposition to worldly dreams. As Ioasaph becomes a Christian, he offers up his princely reputation and fabric assets in favor of a lifestyles of prayer and mirrored image. "Barlaam and Ioasaph" is usually credited to St. John Damascene, a well-known Christian theologian from the Middle Ages, but its authentic records are extra confusing. The story may additionally have come from the East and changed into later translated and modified to match one-of-a-kind cultures.
St. John of Damascus lived in a world that was doubly hostile to religious images, both from the Iconoclasts of the Eastern Empire and from the Islamic Caliphate, which had been staunchly opposed to religious imagery since the 690's. The question of the icons in churches remained a point of public debate that was left as an open question. However, within eastern Christendom the argue for their use was prevailing. Moreover, the use of icons was being tied instrumentally to the personhood of Christ and physical manifestation of the Godhead. Thus, according to St. John Damascus, those who refuse to venerate an Icon also refuse to worship God's Son, Who is the living image and unchanging reflection of the Father in Trinitarian theology.
St. John of Damascus (676-749) was a Syrian monk and presbyter. He was born and raised in Damascus and died at the monastery of Mar Saba, southeast of Jerusalem. He was a polymath whose fields of interest and contribution included Law, Theology, Philosophy and Music. He was the Chief Administrator to the ruler of Damascus, wrote works expounding the Christian faith, and wrote hymns which are still in everyday use in Christian Orthodox Monasteries throughout the world. Under the instruction of Cosmas, John made great advances in fields of study such as music, astronomy and theology. According to his biographer, he soon equalled Diophantus in algebra and Euclid in geometry. In spite of his Christian background, his family held an important hereditary public office in the court of the Muslim rulers of Damascus, the Umayyads. John of Damascus succeeded his father in his position upon his death: he was appointed protosymbullus, or chief councilor of Damascus.
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