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Arius and Arianism
ARIUS was one of the most famous heretics; b. about 256, in Libya (according to others, in Alexandria); d. 336, at Constantinople. He was educated by Lucian, presbyter in... |
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Constantine I, Founder of Constantinople
The emperor Constantine has rightly been called the most important emperor of Late Antiquity. His powerful personality laid the foundations of post-classical European civ... |
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St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra
The true story of Santa Claus begins with St. Nicholas, who was born during the third century in Patara, a village in what is now Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised... |
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The Council of Nicea, The Trinity
The Council of Nicea convened on May 20, 325 A.D. The 230 church leaders were there to consider a question vital to the church: Was Jesus Christ equal to God the Father o... |
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BYZANTINE PERIOD
The Byzantine Empire or Eastern Roman Empire was the eastern section of the Roman Empire which remained in existence after the fall of the western section. The life of th... |
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Attila, King of the Huns
In 445, Attila (also spelled Attilla) became the sole leader of the Huns after murdering his brother. The Romans called Attila the "Scourge of God." When... |
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Theodoric, King of the Ostrogoths
King of the Ostrogoths and founder of the Ostrogothic kingdom in Italy. Sent by the Byzantine emperor Zeno to invade Italy in 488, he made himself sole ruler by 493 and m... |
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Dionysius, Introduction 'Anno Domini'
Dionysius Exiguus has left his mark conspicuously, for it was he who introduced the use of the Christian Era according to which dates are reckoned from the Incarnation, w... |
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Justinian I, Last Roman Emperor
Justinianus, commonly known as Justinian I, was Eastern Roman Emperor from 527 until his death, and second member of the Justinian Dynasty, after his uncle Justin I. Just... |
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Cassiodorus, Roman Statesman
Cassiodorus was a Roman statesman, great writer and (later) monk, serving in the administration of Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths. He spent his career trying... |
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Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
After the repression of the frightful revolt, Justinian conceived the grandiose project of rebuilding the Great Church from its foundations. This time it was to be built... |
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The Lombards invade Italy
The Lombards (Latin Langobardi, Longobards found in older English texts), were Germanic people who migrated southwards to occupy the Hungarian plains during the 6th cent... |
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