Monasticism St. John of Damascus (Latin Iohannes Damascenus; Damascus; about 676 - Laura in San Saba; about 749) Syrian priest and theologian. Arab Christian family of faith; 'Escaping from the world; barefoot and poor capacity are located in the Damascene Gerosolima; and knocks at the monastery of St. Sabba's name was. The abbot; who knew the piety and knowledge of youth; the gracious hosts; the incuora to enter the rigid wall; while another venerable monaco accompanies him; and the comfort in the difficult path. How well the artist opposed to a dear young que'barbuti elders! ' Feast on May 6 Bigioli Lithograph by Philip (1798 -1878); engraving by John Wenzel. Rome 1843