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What was Maximus the Confessor's original profession before he became a monk?

  • Teacher

  • Civil Servant

  • Physician

  • Carpenter

Answer

Civil servant, the original profession of Maximus the Confessor before embracing monasticism, entailed serving in the Byzantine imperial administration during the reign of Emperor Heraclius. In this capacity, Maximus demonstrated his aptitude for governance and intellectual prowess, which would later serve him well in his theological pursuits and defense of orthodox Christian doctrines.
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