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Cyril Phileotes
Cyril of Philea or Phileotes (; – 2 December 1110) was a Byzantine ascetic and saint. Cyril was born in the village of Philea, near Derkos, around 1015. 'Cyril' is his monastic name, his birth name is unknown. He led an active life before becoming a monk, working three years as a sailor, marrying at a young age and having children. He was widely travelled for the time, even visiting Rome on one occasion. Cyril was early on drawn to monastic life and restricted his diet and sexual life accordingly. He also built within his house a small cell where he could kneel and pray. Eventually he entered a monastery in his home village, founded by his brother Michael. Cyril was well known to the religious circles of Constantinople—he used to walk every Friday from his home village to attend the service at the Church of St. Mary of Blachernae. Anna Dalassena, mother of the future Emperor Alexios I Komnenos Alexios I Komnenos (, – 15 August 1118), Latinization of names, Lati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire centred on Constantinople during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. Having survived History of the Roman Empire, the events that caused the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th centuryAD, it endured until the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453. The term 'Byzantine Empire' was coined only after its demise; its citizens used the term 'Roman Empire' and called themselves 'Romans'. During the early centuries of the Roman Empire, the western provinces were Romanization (cultural), Latinised, but the eastern parts kept their Hellenistic culture. Constantine the Great, Constantine I () legalised Christianity and moved the capital to Constantinople. Theodosius I, Theodosius I () made Christianity the state religion and Greek gradually replaced Latin for official use. The empire adopted a defensive strategy and, throughout its remaining history, expe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
