A short history of Byzantium: No. 13 Some thoughts on the early Church up to the death of Constantine.
“The contagion of this superstition (Christianity) has spread not only to the cities, but also to the villages and evenContinue Reading
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A short history of Byzantium: No. 12 Our Great Father is Gone: the death of Constantine I.
By special guest writer Sean Munger. After thirty-one years of a reign marked by endless intrigue, frequent war, religious turmoilContinue Reading
A short history of Byzantium: No.11 St. Helena: Empress and beloved mother of Constantine I
St.Helena is a revered saint amongst Christians around the world, particular the orthodox community, for her tireless work with theContinue Reading
A short history of Byzantium: No. 8 The first council of Nicaea and its groundbreaking statement on faith.
Just as Constantine had consolidated his power, and the Empire had come together politically, a new deadly heresy threatened to permanentlyContinue Reading
A short history of Byzantium: No. 5 Constantine, Licinius and the decisions made in Milan. What’s it all about ?
A strategic pause following the battle of the Milvian Bridge, enabled Constantine and his two remaining colleagues time to reassessContinue Reading
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