Nicephorus Gregoras
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Nicephorus Gregoras was a Byzantine astronomer, historian, and theologian. His 37-volume Roman History, a work of erudition, constitutes a primary documentary source for the 14th century.
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Gregory Palamas
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Gregory Palamas was a Byzantine Greek theologian and Eastern Orthodox cleric of the late Byzantine period. A monk of Mount Athos and later archbishop of Thessalonica, he is famous for his defense of h
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…took an important part in the Hesychast controversy at the encouragement of the Empress Anna, by publishing a tract in which he staunchly opposed Gregorius Palamas, the chief supporter of the doctrine. Although he persuaded some prominent churchmen, such as Joseph of Ganos and Arsenios of Tyre, his opinion was…
15th-century icon of Palamas
Church of St. Gregory Palamas housing his relics, in Thessaloniki (architect: Ernst Ziller)
Interior of the Church of St. Gregory Palamas in Thessaloniki
The reliquary of St. Gregory Palamas