The enigmatic deliverer of a series of sermons broadcast by short-wave radio across the Columbia, Father Damascus claims to be the leader of an underground group he calls The Children of the Shining City. Damascus tells the story of how he was struck blind by God, who then spoke to him, prophesying the destruction of the city. When the priest accepted God’s request to bring this message to all who would listen, his sight was restored. Despite his recurring broadcasts, almost no one can claim to have seen Damascus in the flesh.

The enigmatic deliverer of a series of sermons broadcast by short-wave radio across the Columbia, Father Damascus claims to be the leader of an underground group he calls The Children of the Shining City. Damascus tells the story of how he was struck blind by God, who then spoke to him, prophesying the destruction of the city. When the priest accepted God’s request to bring this message to all who would listen, his sight was restored. Despite his recurring broadcasts, almost no one can claim to have seen Damascus in the flesh.