Biography

Maximus the Confessor was born around the year 580 and died in August of 662. Maximus suffered greatly because of his faith hence the “confessor” title. He served as an emperor during his early life but eventually became a monk. He immersed himself in studying the depths of theology. His view on Monothelitism brought him before the ruling council which condemned him on more than one occasion. His suffering involved having his tongue cut out to stop him from preaching his “heresies.” When he and his writings were condemned, his right hand was cut off and he was imprisoned. He died shortly thereafter. His many surviving writings and his life serve as his legacy.

Wailand Groenendyk
CCEL Staff Writer