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What is John of Damascus's role known as in Catholic theology?

  • "The first of the Latin Fathers"

  • "The latest of the Greek Fathers"

  • "The last of the Greek Fathers"

  • "The first of the Orthodox Fathers"

Answer

John of Damascus, a Christian theologian and writer of the 8th century, is known as the "last of the Greek Fathers" in Catholic theology. This title is given to him because he is considered to be the last of the great Christian theologians who wrote in the Greek language.
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