ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Maximus Confessor

Okay kiddo, let me explain Maximus Confessor to you in a very simple way.

Maximus Confessor was a very smart and holy man who lived a very long time ago. He lived in a place called Constantinople, which is now known as Istanbul in Turkey.

He was a Christian monk who spent his whole life learning about God and teaching others how to be good Christians too. He wrote many books and letters to help people understand how to live a good and holy life.

One thing that made Maximus Confessor really special was that he was very brave. He stood up for what he believed in, even when other people didn't agree with him. He was once put in jail for speaking out against some other monks who were not following the true teachings of Christ. But even in jail, he continued to write and teach about God.

Maximus Confessor is now remembered as a saint - someone who has done great things for God and is now in heaven. People still read his books and learn from his teachings today.