Theodore the Studite
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Theodore the Studite, also known as Theodorus Studita and Saint Theodore of Stoudios/Studium, was a Byzantine Greek monk and abbot of the Stoudios Monastery in Constantinople. He played a major role i
Saint Theodore of Studion: 11th-century mosaic from Nea Moni Monastery, Chios
The Stoudios Monastery as depicted in an 11th-century manuscript.
Mosaic of Theodore the Studite located in Hosios Loukas.
Christ Pantocrator mosaic from Hagia Sophia 2744 x 2900 pixels 3.1 MB
Leo V the Armenian
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Leo V the Armenian was the Byzantine emperor from 813 to 820. He is chiefly remembered for ending the decade-long war with the Bulgars, as well as initiating the second period of Byzantine iconoclasm.
Depiction of Leo from the 12th century Madrid Skylitzes.
Proclamation of Leo as emperor.
Patriarch Theodotus I reinstates iconoclasm at the Council of Constantinople.
The Byzantines crush the Bulgars near Mesembria.