A high-contrast, atmospheric photograph inside a Greek Orthodox church. In the foreground, a person’s hand reaches out to place a thin yellow taper candle into a large, ornate brass circular candelabra filled with glowing flames. The background features a white stone archway (iconostasis) adorned with intricate carvings, Greek inscriptions, and a red shield featuring a white double-headed eagle. The scene is split between the warm, golden glow of the beeswax candles and the cool, moody blue shadows of the church interior.

Spark of faith

#greece #orthodox #photography #byzantine #faith
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Program 24-29 August This is the preliminary program of the ICBS 2026. Further changes are not possible. If you notice any mistakes, please contact us via email at program(a)icbs2026.org. The ICBS 2026 is an…

The academic #programme of the 25th International #Byzantine #Congress in #Vienna (24-29 August 2026) is now online - with more than 1500 papers. It was quite some work for the organising team to schedule so many presentation - but now it´s done:
www.icbs2026.org/program/

#icbs2026

PEACE IN THE RUINS: Two blissful weeks drawing the Hospital of Sampson, excavated in the 1940s. Built by Justinian in the 6th Century between Hagia Irene & Hagia Sophia, the first free hospital for the poor, it was a medical center for all Europe for 7 centuries. #byzantine #hospital #drawing

The Church of the Holy Savior at Chora grew over many centuries. Some of it is 10thC, some much older; there was a monastery here in the time of Constantine. The famous mosaics are 14thC. One Angel still has a face. #byzantine #drawing #church

The Art of War in Byzantium The "art" of Byzantine warfare including tactics, strategy, army structure, and equipment. Explore the 'war' ideology which was largely responsible for the Byzantine state's long-lasting power and…

Explore the art of war in the Byzantine Empire—enroll in our course today! 🏛️⚔️ medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/byza... #Byzantine #ByzantineWarfare

In 1204, the Fourth Crusade aimed for Jerusalem but sacked Constantinople to pay massive debts.

This shocking betrayal by holy warriors destroyed the Christian Byzantine capital.

#TheLolgic #History #fourthcrusade #constantinople #Byzantine

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Why Greece’s Monasteries Were Built on Impenetrable Cliffs Greece’s monasteries are so deeply rooted in history that they practically seem to haunt the landscape itself. When you set out to vis...

#Greece #Greek #church #History #News #feed #Byzantine […]

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Experience the Cappella Palatina (Palermo, Italy) Palermo's Capella Palatina was constructed in the 12th century under the Norman king Roger II. The architecture and mosaic decoration of the basilica are in the Byzantine style, the earliest mosaics p...

Palermo's Capella Palatina was constructed in the 12th c. under the Norman king Roger II. The architecture and mosaic decoration of the basilica are in the #Byzantine style, the earliest mosaics probably executed by artists brought to #Sicily from the Greek east.

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#photography

Interior of church. Columns support arches down the aisle. Mosaics of saints and biblical scenes decorate the spaces.

Palermo's Capella Palatina was constructed in the 12th c. under the Norman king Roger II. The architecture and mosaic decoration of the basilica are in the #Byzantine style, the earliest mosaics probably executed by artists brought to #Sicily from the Greek east.

📷🇮🇹 flic.kr/p/2cjC6Ax

#photography

Betrayal or Mistake? Rethinking the Defeat at Manzikert - Medievalists.net Was the Byzantine defeat at Manzikert caused by betrayal or by poor decisions on the battlefield? George Theotokis re-examines the medieval chroniclers and the search for scapegoats after one of…

Betrayal or Mistake? Rethinking the Defeat at Manzikert www.medievalists.net/2026/03/betr... #militaryhistory #byzantine

Saints Perpetua and Felicity (Ravenna, Italy)

Saints Perpetua and Felicity. Mosaic from the church of Sant'Apollinary Nuovo in #Ravenna. 6th century #Byzantine redecoration after seizure from the Arians. The saints are processing towards the Virgin Mary and Christ child.

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#photography
#art
#Italy
#LateAntiquity
#travel

Byzantine Chainmaille Choker ⛓️

100% stainless steel
15 1/2" long

$26.00 - gift wrapping and tracking included
Shop link in bio 💜

#handmadejewelry #stainlesssteeljewelry #shophandmade #chainmaille #byzantine #chainmaillejewelry

Callinicus was the grand chamberlain of Justinian I, and was celebrated by Leontius Scholasticus in an epigram, which was originally attached to an icon of the eunuch. The epigram remarks on Callinicus' spiritual beauty as well as his physical beauty.
#Byzantine #History

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Sundial Calendar, the Byzantine “Antikythera Mechanism” Referred to as the Byzantine “Antikythera Mechanism”, the portable sundial-calendar on display at the London Science Museum is fiftee...

#Ancient #Greece #History #Science #Antikythera #Mechanism […]

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O day of wrath, that day
when the earth will be reduced to ashes,
as David and the Sibyl both testify!

What great fear there will be,
when the judge comes
to judge all things strictly.

A trumpet casts a wondrous sound […]

Königskette/Byzantine Weave

Ein Viertel ist geschafft. Mache pro Tag nur 1-2cm, damit ich nicht wieder Schmerzen im Gelenk bekomme. Aber auch so kommt man voran. 😁 #chainmaille #byzantine

Historical image of Constantinople

But Constantine's vision was also imperial. He abandoned the old capital and founded a new Rome on the Bosporus: Constantinople in 330 AD. #Constantinople #Byzantine

East Roman Archaeology: Goals and Challenges, with Marica Cassis - Medievalists.net A conversation with Marica Cassis about the archaeological study of the east Roman world and how it interfaces with traditional, text-based historiography. What can archaeology see and what not? What…

A new episode of Byzantium & Friends: East Roman Archaeology: Goals and Challenges, with @maricac.bsky.social www.medievalists.net/2026/02/east... #archaeology #Byzantine

The Byzantine Empire Audiobook | Edward Foord | Catholic Review of Eastern Roman History Part 1 ⭐ Catholic Star-Rated Review Catholic Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) — Rich Catholic Historical Value, Highly Recommended Edward Foord’s The Byzantine Empire offers Catholic listeners a deeply valuable historical account of the Eastern Roman Empire, which preserved Christian civilization for over a thousand years and served as a central pillar of Christendom. This audiobook is especially significant for Catholics because the Byzantine Empire was not merely a political state but a profoundly Christian society. It defended Christian Europe, fostered theological development, preserved classical learning, and shaped the liturgical and spiritual traditions of Eastern Christianity. Listeners will encounter emperors, councils, and struggles that influenced the life of the Church, including events connected to the tragic divisions between East and West. While Foord writes from a general historical perspective rather than explicitly Catholic theology, the work treats the Christian character of the empire with seriousness and respect. The audiobook helps Catholics better understand: - The survival of Christian civilization after the fall of Rome - The world of the early Church councils - The defense of Christendom against invasion - The cultural and religious legacy of Constantinople It contains no anti-Catholic propaganda and supports a deeper appreciation of Christian history. This audiobook is highly recommended for Catholics, especially those interested in Church history, Christian civilization, and the roots of the Eastern Christian world.

📣 New Podcast! "The Byzantine Empire Audiobook | Edward Foord | Catholic Review of Eastern Roman History Part 1" on @Spreaker #audiobook #audiobook_byzantium #audiobook_christian #audiobook_church #audiobook_constantinople #audiobook_eastern #audiobook_edward #audiobook_roman #byzantine #empire

The Byzantine Empire Audiobook | Edward Foord | Catholic Review of Eastern Roman History Part 2 ⭐ Catholic Star-Rated Review Catholic Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) — Rich Catholic Historical Value, Highly Recommended Edward Foord’s The Byzantine Empire offers Catholic listeners a deeply valuable historical account of the Eastern Roman Empire, which preserved Christian civilization for over a thousand years and served as a central pillar of Christendom. This audiobook is especially significant for Catholics because the Byzantine Empire was not merely a political state but a profoundly Christian society. It defended Christian Europe, fostered theological development, preserved classical learning, and shaped the liturgical and spiritual traditions of Eastern Christianity. Listeners will encounter emperors, councils, and struggles that influenced the life of the Church, including events connected to the tragic divisions between East and West. While Foord writes from a general historical perspective rather than explicitly Catholic theology, the work treats the Christian character of the empire with seriousness and respect. The audiobook helps Catholics better understand: - The survival of Christian civilization after the fall of Rome - The world of the early Church councils - The defense of Christendom against invasion - The cultural and religious legacy of Constantinople It contains no anti-Catholic propaganda and supports a deeper appreciation of Christian history. This audiobook is highly recommended for Catholics, especially those interested in Church history, Christian civilization, and the roots of the Eastern Christian world.

📣 New Podcast! "The Byzantine Empire Audiobook | Edward Foord | Catholic Review of Eastern Roman History Part 2" on @Spreaker #audiobook #audiobook_byzantium #audiobook_christian #audiobook_church #audiobook_constantinople #audiobook_eastern #audiobook_edward #audiobook_roman #byzantine #empire

The central mosaic is of Temptation of Christ and John the Baptist Bearing Witness ⛪️ 🕌

#istanbul #turkey #travelphotography #architecture #religiousart #culturalheritage #history #byzantine #ottoman #iphonephotography #lightroomedits #exploringtheworld #sacredspaces #art #church #mosque

Four chainmail bracelets in the Byzantine weave. The rings are made from anodized aluminum, and in order from top-left to bottom-right, the bracelets are coloured as follows: a repeating pattern of blue, golden-yellow, and red; green and black, with green rings forming the “boxes” of the pattern, with the black as connecting rings; a repeating pattern of champagne, pale yellow, and golden rings, producing a mottled golden appearance; and mono-coloured in a steely-grey shade sold under the colour name “Black Ice”. They have several stainless steel rings at one end for length adjustment and strength at the closure, and a lobster clasp at the other. The top two bracelets are made with slightly smaller rings than the bottom two, resulting in a tighter looking weave. The bracelets are laid out straight on a neutral fabric background.

Two chainmail bracelets in the Byzantine weave. The rings are made from anodized aluminum, and the top bracelet is coloured in a repeating pattern of blue, golden-yellow, and red, while the bottom bracelet is coloured in green and black, with green rings forming the “boxes” of the pattern, with the black as connecting rings. They have several stainless steel rings at one end for length adjustment and strength at the closure, and a lobster clasp at the other. The bracelets are laid out straight on a neutral fabric background.

A chainmail bracelet in the Byzantine weave. The rings are made from anodized aluminum, and are coloured in green and black, with green rings forming the “boxes” of the pattern, with the black as connecting rings. It has several stainless steel rings at one end for length adjustment and strength at the closure, and a silver coloured lobster clasp at the other. The bracelet is laid out in a backwards “S” shaped curve on a neutral fabric background.

A chainmail bracelet in the Byzantine weave. The rings are made from anodized aluminum, and are coloured in a repeating pattern of blue, golden-yellow, and red. It has several stainless steel rings at one end for length adjustment and strength at the closure, and a golden coloured lobster clasp at the other. The bracelet is laid out in a backwards “S” shaped curve on a neutral fabric background.

These bracelets are in the Byzantine weave, which is one of my favourites because it’s so simple yet so versatile! In this post I’m obviously playing with colours and patterns,…
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#chainmail #jewelry #byzantine #bracelet #variations

𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗲́𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗧𝗵𝗲́𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻 (𝟵𝟰𝟵-𝟭𝟬𝟮𝟮)
𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
Pascal Mueller-Jourdan

Plus d'Infos: bit.ly/4kSXp95

#Medieval #Theology #Hagiography #Greek #Literature #Byzantine

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘀
𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝘆𝘇𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Tikhon Pino (ed)

More Info: bit.ly/40qWwv0

#Christianity #Byzantine #Greek #Literature #Theology #Byzantium

I'm particularly pleased that I was able to demonstrate that the appendix to the #Mandaic Book of the Zodiac must have been composed after the mid-tenth-century, because it presumes the plausibility of #Byzantine attacks on Aleppo (Mandaic Glab < Arabic Halab). That makes it a #medieval source!

The Byzantine Poor: Poverty, Charity, and Social Order - Medievalists.net Zoe Tsiami writes about how poverty shaped everyday life in the Byzantine Empire, and how the state and Church responded through law, charity, and social institutions.

The Byzantine Poor: Poverty, Charity, and Social Order www.medievalists.net/2026/02/the-... #history #Byzantine #poverty

#Homer #MiddleAges #Byzantine #Latin #TrojanWar #Iliad #AncientBluesky #ClassicsBluesky

Call for Applications: #Byzantine #Greek #SummerSchool in #Vienna, 13–24 July 2026

Applications are due by 22 March 2026, with applicants to be informed of the decision by 10 April.
For further details see:
www.byzneo.univie.ac.at/aktivitaeten...

#UniVienna #IMAFO #Byzanzforschung #CEU

The #history of the Hagia Sophia is testament to the architectural & cultural evolution of #Byzantine #Empire.

Initially built as #Christian #basilica in the 4th century,
was completed by Emperor Justinian I in 537 AD.