Because of his fame, he was chosen to succeed Saint Nectarius as Patriarch of Constantinople. He was taken away by stealth, to avoid the opposition of the people, and consecrated Patriarch of ...

The Byzantine imperial court celebrated Christmas with ceremonies and feasts in the capital of Constantinople.

Telling the history of Constantinople through its monuments and people, this series provides an important academic resource for scholars, journalists, activists, students, politicians and citizens; ...

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From its foundation in the fourth century, to its fall to the Ottoman Turks in the fifteenth, 'Constantinople' not only identified a geographical location, but also summoned an idea. On the one hand, ...

Patriarch Kirill (l) recently met the Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew, (r) and other Orthodox priests in Istanbul The Russian Orthodox Church has effectively cut diplomatic relations with ...

John Julius Norwich tells the dramatic story of the fall of Constantinople and the Byzantine ... images of saints and holy people is meant to bring the artist and worshippers closer to the face ...