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What nationality was John of Damascus?

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John of Damascus was an Arab Christian theologian, hymnographer, and writer. He was born in Damascus, Syria, in the 7th century AD. He is considered one of the most important theologians of the Eastern Orthodox Church. His writings were instrumental in shaping the development of Christian thought in the Middle Ages.
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