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Euphrosyne (Greek: Εὐφροσύνη; c. 790 – after 836), was a Byzantine empress by marriage to Michael II. She was a daughter of Byzantine emperor Constantine VI, the last representative of the Isaurian dynasty, and his empress Maria of Amnia. Life Coin depicting Euphrosyne's husband Michael II and stepson Theophilos.
Euphrosyne of Alexandria ( Greek: Ἁγία Εὐφροσύνη tr. "good cheer", 410–470), [1] [2] also called Euphrosynē, [3] was a saint who disguised herself as a male to enter a monastery and live, for 38 years, as an ascetic. Her feast day is celebrated on September 25 by the Greek Orthodox Church and Byzantine Rite Catholics, on ...
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Euphrosyne (/ j uː ˈ f r ɒ z ɪ n iː /; Ancient Greek: Εὐφροσύνη), is a goddess, one of the three Charites, known in ancient Rome as the Gratiae (Graces). She was sometimes called Euthymia (Ancient Greek: Εὐθυμία, lit. 'good cheer') or Eutychia (Ancient Greek: Εὐτυχία, lit.
Sep 25, 2016 · Commemorated on September 25. Troparion & Kontakion. Our venerable Mother Euphrosyne (Euphrosynē) was born at the beginning of the fifth century in the city of Alexandria. She was the only child of illustrious and wealthy parents.
Euphrosyne/Smaragdus of Alexandria, Monastic, fifth century. The Collect: Merciful God, who lookest not with outward eyes but dost discern the heart of each: we confess that those whom we love the most are often strangers to us. Give to all parents and children, we pray, the grace to see one another as they truly are and as thou hast called ...
Sep 14, 2021 · Overview. Contents. About this book. In the eighth and ninth centuries, three Byzantine empresses--Irene, Euphrosyne, and Theodora--changed history. Their combined efforts restored the veneration of icons, saving Byzantium from a purely symbolic and decorative art and ensuring its influence for centuries to come.
Euphrosyne (Greek: Εὐφροσύνη; 790 – after 836), was a Byzantine empress by marriage to Michael II. She was a daughter of Byzantine emperor Constantine VI , the last representative of the Isaurian dynasty, and his empress Maria of Amnia .
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