John of Damascus is best known for his defense of..?
The Holy Grail
The Shroud of Turin
Icons
The Ark of the Covenant
Answer
John of Damascus was a Christian theologian and a Byzantine saint who is best known for his defense of icons. He wrote several treatises on the subject, arguing that icons are a legitimate form of Christian worship and that they should not be condemned as idolatry. John's defense of icons was instrumental in helping to establish the veneration of icons as a central part of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
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