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John Moschus

c. 550 – c. 619 · b. Damascus
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Byzantine monk and friend of Sophronius of Jerusalem. Author of the Pratum Spirituale (Spiritual Meadow), a collection of edifying tales from monasteries of Palestine, Egypt, and Sinai.

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Who was John Moschus?
John Moschus (550–619) — Byzantine monk and friend of Sophronius of Jerusalem. Author of the Pratum Spirituale (Spiritual Meadow), a collection of edifying tales from monasteries of Palestine, Egypt, and Sinai.
Who did John Moschus teach?
Sophronius of Jerusalem.

Sources for biography

  • John Moschus, Pratum Spirituale primary

documented connections(1)

  • taught by (incoming) Sophronius of Jerusalem
    Sophronius was the long-time disciple and travel companion of John Moschus; Moschus dedicated the Pratum Spirituale to him.
    John Moschus, Pratum Spirituale, prologue

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