Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina
A former magician from Antioch, Cyprian attempts to seduce the virgin Justina through occult arts, but she triumphs over…
Place
Damascus
SY
6 saints associated
Saint Elijah of Tishbe
A major Old Testament prophet from Tishbe, Elijah fought against idolatry during the reign of Ahab. Famous for miracles …
Saint John of Damascus (Mansour)
The last of the Greek Fathers and a minister in the service of the Caliph of Damascus, John of Damascus was the great de…
Manuel Ruiz López and 10 companions (11)
Group of eleven martyrs of Damascus, consisting of eight Franciscans led by the guardian Manuel Ruiz López and the three…
Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès
Saint Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès (1832-1914) was a Lebanese Maronite nun, known for her deep faith, heroic patience in…
Saint Theodulus (Prefect of Constantinople)
A former prefect of Constantinople under Theodosius the Great, Theodulus became a stylite near Edessa after his widowhoo…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Damascus?
Saints associated with Damascus: Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina, Saint Elijah of Tishbe, Saint John of Damascus (Mansour), Manuel Ruiz López and 10 companions (11), Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès and Saint Theodulus (Prefect of Constantinople).