St. John Damascene
Priest and Doctor of the Church

“Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God.” (St. John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church)


December 4 is the Optional Memorial of St. John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church (c. A.D. 676 – c. 750)

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