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65SERBIAN ORTHODOXY - HISTORY - PRESENT DAYS
SERBIAN ORTHODOXY The formation of an independent Serbian Orthodox Church dates from the recognition of an independent Serbian kingdom in 1219 by the Byzantine Emperor and Greek Orthodox...
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67Roman Emperor: Theodosius I
Theodosius I, or Flavius Theodosius, known as the Great, Byzantine Emperor, son of Theodosius, general of Valentinian I. He was proclaimed emperor of the East by Gratian in 379 and established Christianity throughout the region. The Olympic Games, which said to have been founded in 776 BC, were held regularly every four years until abolished by the Emperor Theodosius in 393 AD. He invaded Italy in 393, restoring unity to the empire and died in Milan. He was buried in Constantinople.
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53Nafplion the first Capital of Greece , romantic destination for all seasons
Nafplion is situated on the Argolic Gulf in the northeast Peloponnese. Most of the old town is on a peninsula jutting into the gulf; this peninsula forms a naturally protected bay that is enhanced by the...
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74The Medieval Procession of Penance at Furnes
An 1908 article in The New York Times says that he Belgian city of Furnes (Veurne) celebrates a Medieval Procession of Penance or Penitence, and this for more than 500 years... But why are the 12th century origins of the Procession erased from the modern Belgian records?
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