Theodora, sometimes called Theodora the Armenian or Theodora the Blessed, was Byzantine empress as the wife of Byzantine emperor Theophilos from 830 to 842. Following Theophilos's death, the widowed T
Icon depicting Theodora by Emmanuel Tzanes (1671)
Early 20th-century depiction of Emperor Theophilos at his step-mother Euphrosyne's bride-show, choosing Theodora to become his wife
Empress Theodora discussing icons with her court.
Theodora's daughters being instructed in venerating icons by their grandmother Theoktiste, from the Madrid Skylitzes
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Michael III, also known as Michael the Drunkard, was Byzantine emperor from 842 to 867. Michael III was the third and traditionally last member of the Amorian dynasty. He was given the disparaging epi
Theodora (wife of Theophilos)
…wife of Byzantine emperor Theophilos from 830 to 842. Following Theophilos's death, the widowed Theodora acted as regent for the couple's young son, Michael III, until her son deposed her in 856. In 830, Theodora married Theophilos, becoming Byzantine empress consort and giving birth to seven children. Theodora…
Solidus of empress Theodora with Thekla and Michael III.
Coronation of the young Michael III, miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 12th century
The Byzantine army led by Michael III lays siege to Samosata.
The Byzantine and Arab armies clash at the Battle of Lalakaon