Why do we study John Of Damascus? What makes him more important than any other person from the Byzantine Empire?

Because, according to wikipedia, "was a Christian monk and priest." and "He wrote works expounding the Christian faith, and composed hymns which are still used both liturgically in Eastern Christian practice throughout the world as well as in western Lutheranism at Easter.[8] He is one of the Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church and is best known for his strong defence of icons"

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