John Philoponus (Theologian, Astronomer, Philosopher) crucifix • Away in a Manger

• Away in a Manger / Mary’s Boy Child

We are looking down a row of olive trees just as the moon is about to break over the horizon

Sacramentals prepare us to receive that grace from God

Black rosary beads with Benedict Medal and Crucifix

John Philoponus (Theologian, Astronomer, Philosopher) crucifix • Away in a MangerIntroduced by Fr John St Shenouda Translated by Fr Robert Nixon, OSB John Philoponus, also known as John the Grammarian or John of Alexandria, was a Christian philosopher, theologian, scientist and literary scholar. Philoponus was born in Alexandria around 490 AD. He is the author of numerous writings. The literary works of Philoponus consist of at least 40 treatises on a range of topics such as theology, mathematics, sciences, church politics and