Podcasts about Hagia Sophia

Habemus Papam! Maar wie was eigenlijk de eerste? En waarom kreeg juist de bisschop van Rome het laatste woord? Een rol onder keizerlijk toezicht groeide uit tot een instituut met eigen ambities, rituelen en rivalen. En precies die elementen zorgen ervoor dat deze aflevering klinkt als een kerkelijke soap. Van de kroning van Karel de Grote tot pausen die naakt door de straten werden gesleurd. Van theologische twisten tot een pauselijke pornocratie. Een vrouw in pausgewaad die nooit bestaan heeft, en een diplomatieke missie die ontspoorde op het altaar van de Hagia Sophia met verwijten, verwensingen, en een breuk die eeuwenlang zou nagalmen.

The two saints were brothers, born in Thessalonica. St Methodius, the elder brother, served as a soldier for ten years before becoming a monk. Cyril was librarian at the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople; then he too became a monk.   Their first missionary work was not among the Slavs: When the king of the Khazars (a Mongol people who then inhabited much of what is now Russia) petitioned the Emperor Michael to sent teachers to instruct his people, the Emperor chose Cyril and Methodius as his emissaries. They converted the Khazar king to the Christian faith, along with many of his nobles and commoners.   When King Rostislav of Moravia likewise sought teachers of the Christian faith, Cyril and Methodius were again sent forth. This time they devised an alphabet for the Slavic language and used it to translate many of the Greek service books into the language of the people. (In theory, the Orthodox people have always been privileged to hear the Church's services in their own tongue, though often attachment to dead languages has prevented this ideal from becoming reality.) Both brothers were repeatedly attacked by Germanic priests of the region, who opposed the use of the common tongue in the liturgy. At different times, both brothers were forced to appeal for exoneration and protection to the Pope of Rome, who supported them warmly each time.   After the two Saints reposed, attacks on their work continued, and their disciples were eventually driven from Moravia. The disciples, fleeing southward, found a warmer welcome among the southern Slavic peoples, and their work bore much fruit in Bulgaria (including modern-day Serbia) and other countries. And, of course, the alphabet that they devised, called Cyrillic after St Cyril, remains the standard alphabet of both the Slavonic service books of the Church and the Slavic languages of today.

Die Hagia Sophia in Istanbul ist mehr als nur ein Bauwerk – sie ist ein Zeugnis der Weltgeschichte.

The boys discuss childhood bullies, the dome of Hagia Sophia and pickup basketball

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Binaural recording of a walk around the mosque, November 2015. UNESCO listing: Historic Areas of Istanbul Recorded by David Webb. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

"This piece was inspired by a story my father told me about when he was a student in Istanbul. One night as my father was walking through the grounds of the mosque, from out of the darkness he heard the delicate strains of a musician, the reverberations of their instrument bouncing off the pillars of the courtyard, a sound echoing and decaying like watercolour paints. For my father, it was one of the most profound experiences of his life, a purity of sound so beautiful, it brought him to tears. "Author Dr. Defne Çizakça gave me her oud when she moved back to Türkiye, and it had been languishing in a corner of my music room for a little too long. After hearing the field recording from Ayasofya, I set myself to the task of channeling the reverie of the nighttime musician my father had told me about and the oud seemed the perfect instrument to use for this track. A homage to the overlaying of place and memory, and the peacefulness and awe which the Ayasofya bestows upon us." Oud, violin and composition by Ceylan Hay. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Robyn Dawson in Edinburgh, Scotland. Hagia Sophia reimagined by Bell Lungs. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

His main commemoration is on June 2; today we commemorate the return of his holy relics to Constantinople.   Nicephoros was Patriarch during the time of the iconoclasts, and openly opposed the Emperor Leo the Armenian's heretical policies. For this he was exiled to a monastery on the island of Prochonis, which he himself had built when Patriarch. After living there for thirteen years, he reposed around 827. In time, the iconoclast Emperors died, and the Emperor Michael, with his mother Theodora, came to the Imperial throne in 842; they appointed Methodios, a defender of the icons, as Patriarch. In 846, the incorrupt relics of St Nicephoros were returned to Constantinople and placed first in the Hagia Sophia, then in the Church of the Holy Apostles. The saint had been driven from Constantinople on March 13, and his relics were returned there on March 13, nineteen years later to the day.

Emperor Justinian transformed the city of Constantinople by commissioning a magnificent church: the Hagia Sophia. Today, Stephen Nichols explores five key moments in the church's history. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/istanbul-the-hagia-sophia/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

This Saturday – the 8th February 2025 is the Intelligent Speech online conference. A gathering of fellow history podcasters. Who will be talking about Deception – lies and forgeries. There are 3 keynote speakers in Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse, Otto English and Wesley Livesay. Along with a host of fun roundtables packed with podcasting talent. I will be on two panels. They are back to back so from 11 am – 1pm Eastern Standard time you will get all the History of Byzantium you need. I will be on a panel discussing Byzantine deception and playing a game of historical call my bluff. So come and find out how good a liar I am. Go to intelligentspeechonline.com to find out more. And use the code Sophia. As in Hagia Sophia to get a discount on your ticket. See you on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grandpa Bill Grandpa Bill Asks: 1: What's your preferred way to learn – visual, auditory, or kinesthetic? 2: What's the one subject or skill you'd love to master with a supercharged memory?Let's break down how to create and record the "J" memory palace for Janissary, focusing on the practical aspects of drawing it out.The "J" Memory Palace: Javelin & Hagia SophiaThe Location: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.  This is your mental "room" or location within your larger "Janissary" palace.The Object: A giant, gleaming javelin.  It's not just any javelin; it's oversized, perhaps made of gold, and emits a shimmering light.The Action: The javelin is piercing the Hagia Sophia's dome.  This is the dynamic element that makes the image memorable.  The dome is cracking, perhaps bits of tile are falling.Drawing it Out (Memory Journal/Index Card):GB explains within this video1: Detailed Sketch (Memory Journal):GB explains in the videoOn a page in your/my journal, lightly sketch the Hagia Sophia's exterior, focusing on the dome.Draw the giant javelin piercing the dome. Exaggerate the size and make it shine (use colored pencils if you like).Add details: Cracks in the dome, falling debris.Label: "J - Javelin & Hagia Sophia" 2: Simplified Sketch (Index Card):GB explainsOn you/my index card, draw a simplified version of the Hagia Sophia dome.Draw a large, stylized "J" that transforms into the javelin. The point of the "J" could be piercing the dome.Add a few quick lines to indicate the cracks.Label: "J - Javelin (Hagia Sophia)" 3: Symbolic Drawing (Index Card):Draw a large "J."Inside the curve of the "J," draw a small, symbolic representation of the Hagia Sophia (maybe just a dome shape).Draw a line extending from the "J" as the javelin piercing the dome.Label: "J - Javelin"Key Highlights of Drawing:Keep it Simple: You don't need to be an artist. Stick figures and basic shapes are fine. The goal is to create a visual trigger for your memory, not a masterpiece.Exaggerate: Make the key elements (the javelin) larger than life. This makes them more memorable.Add Color: Color helps make the image more vivid.Personal Touches: If you have a personal connection to javelins or the Hagia Sophia, incorporate that into your drawing.Consistency: Use the same style of drawing for all your memory palaces. This will help you quickly access them later.Review: After drawing, review the image a few times to solidify it in your memory. Try to recall the image without looking at your drawing.#MemoryPalace,#MnemonicDevices,#MemoryTechniques, #VisualLearning, #LearningStrategies, #StudyTips, #MemoryJournal,, #IndexCards, #Sketching ,,#Doodling #NoteTaking ,#ActiveRecall ,#SpacedRepetition ,#Janissary, #OttomanEmpire, #TurkishHistory, #HistoryLearning, #Education, #StudyHacks, #MindMapping, #MemoryTraining, #BrainHacks, #LearningHacks, #VisualThinking, #CreativeLearning, #Memorization,#AnthonyMetivier,BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Virtual MallHost and Moderator-Grandpa Bill:Website: https://www.7kmetals.com/grandpabill    https://www.7kmetals.com/grandpabill/share/p386dYouTube: Bill Holt@billholt8792Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/bill.sales.524Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bradybrodyboy12/E-mail Message Board: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsalesThe Maine Virtual Mall:A free platform for repeat guests of Grandpa Bill's show.Direct Affiliate Associations:Patriot Supply Link: https://mypatriotsupply.com/?rfsn=5615494.137cb6Health Ranger Link: https://www.healthrangerstore.com/?rfsn=301296.96452b2&utm_source=HR_Affiliate&utm_campaign=14708&utm_affiliate=301296 Creative Solutions for Holistic Healthcare

Grandpa Bill's Grunts & Groans Grandpa Bill brings memory palaces and mnemonics to life on his YouTube channel! Visual learners, rejoice! We use diagrams, animations, and real-world examples to demonstrate how these powerful techniques work. Learn how to create your own memory palaces, memorize anything with ease, and boost your cognitive abilities. Grandpa Bill Asks: 1: What's your preferred way to learn – visual, auditory, or kinesthetic? 2: What's the one subject or skill you'd love to master with a supercharged memory? Let's break down how to create and record the "J" memory palace for Janissary, focusing on the practical aspects of drawing it out. The "J" Memory Palace: Javelin & Hagia Sophia The Location: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. This is your mental "room" or location within your larger "Janissary" palace. The Object: A giant, gleaming javelin. It's not just any javelin; it's oversized, perhaps made of gold, and emits a shimmering light. The Action: The javelin is piercing the Hagia Sophia's dome. This is the dynamic element that makes the image memorable. The dome is cracking, perhaps bits of tile are falling. Drawing it Out (Memory Journal/Index Card):GB explains within this video 1: Detailed Sketch (Memory Journal):GB explains in the video On a page in your/my journal, lightly sketch the Hagia Sophia's exterior, focusing on the dome. Draw the giant javelin piercing the dome. Exaggerate the size and make it shine (use colored pencils if you like). Add details: Cracks in the dome, falling debris. Label: "J - Javelin & Hagia Sophia" 2: Simplified Sketch (Index Card):GB explains On you/my index card, draw a simplified version of the Hagia Sophia dome. Draw a large, stylized "J" that transforms into the javelin. The point of the "J" could be piercing the dome. Add a few quick lines to indicate the cracks. Label: "J - Javelin (Hagia Sophia)" 3: Symbolic Drawing (Index Card): Draw a large "J." Inside the curve of the "J," draw a small, symbolic representation of the Hagia Sophia (maybe just a dome shape). Draw a line extending from the "J" as the javelin piercing the dome. Label: "J - Javelin" Key Highlights of Drawing: Keep it Simple: You don't need to be an artist. Stick figures and basic shapes are fine. The goal is to create a visual trigger for your memory, not a masterpiece. Exaggerate: Make the key elements (the javelin) larger than life. This makes them more memorable. Add Color: Color helps make the image more vivid. Personal Touches: If you have a personal connection to javelins or the Hagia Sophia, incorporate that into your drawing. Consistency: Use the same style of drawing for all your memory palaces. This will help you quickly access them later. Review: After drawing, review the image a few times to solidify it in your memory. Try to recall the image without looking at your drawing. Building Your Memory Palace: The "J" for Janissary Visualizing History: Creating Memory Palaces for Learning Memory Journaling: A Guide to Effective Recall Index Card Memory: Quick and Easy Mnemonic Techniques #MemoryPalace,#MnemonicDevices,#MemoryTechniques, #VisualLearning, #LearningStrategies, #StudyTips, #MemoryJournal,, #IndexCards, #Sketching ,,#Doodling #NoteTaking ,#ActiveRecall ,#SpacedRepetition ,#Janissary, #OttomanEmpire, #TurkishHistory, #HistoryLearning, #Education, #StudyHacks, #MindMapping, #MemoryTraining, #BrainHacks, #LearningHacks, #VisualThinking, #CreativeLearning, #Memorization,#AnthonyMetivier,

The riots spread throughout Constantinople and buildings, including the Hagia Sophia and parts of the imperial palace, were set on fire. Much of the city was left in ...

The Hagia Sophia is a landmark that has stood for 1500 years, and that players can clamber all over in Assassin's Creed Revelations. It is remarkable not only for its longevity, but also for its blending of multiple cultures: their art, architecture, languages and faiths.To unpack this complex history, Matt Lewis is joined by Emily Neumeier, Assistant Professor of of Islamic art and architecture at Temple University.Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Alex JonesProduced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnellSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Coordinator: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen BennettMusic:Altair and Darim by Lorne BalfeConstantinopolis by Lorne BalfeWelcome to Kostantiniyye by Jesper KydArrocco by Lorne BalfeIf you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MKTell us your favourite episode or Assassin's Creed game at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mit dem Bau der Kuppelbasilika Hagia Sophia verfolgte Kaiser Justinian im 6. Jahrhundert ein besonders ambitioniertes baupolitisches Programm. Die architektonischen Einzigartigkeit macht die Hagia Sophia zu einer Kirche ohne Vorbilder und ohne Nachahmung - eines der bedeutendsten Gebäude aller Zeiten.

In S5E9 I sit down with the incomparable Peter Mark Adams to discuss energy healing, visionary experiences, his work with sacred symbols and images, the Hagia Sophia and much more! Peter:https://petermarkadams.com/ For all things Ike be sure to visit:https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: https:patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/@arcanvvm FOLLOW on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #spirituality #healing #esoteric --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanvm/support

It's Nick Holmes from the Byzantium and the Crusades podcast. Although I'm no longer making new episodes of this podcast, I thought you might be interested in my latest project which is a series of books as well as a new podcast on the Fall of the Roman Empire. And I'm contacting you because my latest book, and the fourth in my Roman series, called  ‘Justinian's Empire', is out now on Amazon in ebook and paperback. It will be with other distributors later and also available in audiobook probably within the next six months.  It's about the triumph and tragedy of the late Roman Emperor Justinian's reign. Triumph because Justinian's general, Belisarius, recovered North Africa and Italy from the barbarians. Justinian also created a new law code that would endure to this day. And he built extraordinary monuments, like the iconic Hagia Sophia in modern Istanbul, rivalling the great buildings of Ancient Rome. But all that glitters is not gold. There was also tragedy in his reign, especially with a mini ice-age that caused famine and bubonic plague. And I also suggest Justinian was a ruthless opportunist, and his western conquests drained the empire's wealth and critically weakened its army.So, rather than restoring Rome's greatness did he in fact pave the way for its catastrophic collapse less than a century after his death? I think the ebook is also really good value at only $4.99 in the US and £3.99 in the UK – probably cheaper than a cup of over-priced coffee! – and certainly cheaper than most other books on the Roman Empire. Paperback is obviously more expensive since I can't control the printing costs.The links to Amazon US and Amazon UK are in the notes to this and I do hope you'll take a look, and if you do buy it and you're feeling generous why not leave a review? I'd love to hear your feedback.Thanks for listening and I hope you continue to enjoy Byzantium and the Crusades!Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com where you can download a free copy of The Byzantine World War, my book that describes the origins of the First Crusade.

I thought you might be interested to know that my latest book called ‘Justinian's Empire' is out now on Amazon in ebook and paperback. It will be with other distributors later and also available in audiobook probably within the next six months.  It's about the triumph and tragedy of Justinian's reign. Triumph because Justinian's general, Belisarius, recovered North Africa and Italy from the barbarians. Justinian also created a new law code that would endure to this day. And he built extraordinary monuments, like the iconic Hagia Sophia in modern Istanbul, rivalling the great buildings of Ancient Rome. But all that glitters is not gold. There was also tragedy in his reign, with a mini ice-age that caused famine and bubonic plague. I also suggest Justinian was a ruthless opportunist, and his western conquests drained the empire's wealth and critically weakened its army.So, rather than restoring Rome's greatness did he in fact pave the way for its catastrophic collapse less than a century after his death? Of course, if you've been listening to my podcasts much of this will be familiar to you. But I hope the book offers more than the podcast – it has nine maps and 17 pictures, a chronology, list of emperors, an index in the paperback version, and the content is not just a transcript of the podcasts, it's more detailed with some additional material and a more carefully evaluated conclusion.I think the ebook is also really good value at only $4.99 in the US and £3.99 in the UK – probably cheaper than a cup of over-priced coffee! – and certainly cheaper than most other books on the Roman Empire. Paperback is obviously more expensive since I can't control the printing costs.The links to Amazon US and Amazon UK are in the notes to this and I do hope you'll take a look, and if you do buy it and you're feeling generous why not leave a review? I'd love to hear your feedback.Thanks again for your time and talk to you again on the 7th December when we continue with Heraclius' epic struggle against the Persians.For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.comFind my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon

Thanks for joining us on the Mount of Olives! Today, we sit down with art professor Bill Bukowski to discuss “Christian art,” as well as some exciting upcoming art happenings here at Mt. Olive. Links to our three favorite images of Jesus, mentioned in this episode: Bill's favorite image of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Pantocrator_(Sinai)#/media/File:Spas_vsederzhitel_sinay.jpg Andrew's favorite image of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Pantocrator#/media/File:Jesus-Christ-from-Hagia-Sophia.jpg Luke's favorite image of Jesus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isenheim_Altarpiece#/media/File:Grunewald_Isenheim1.jpg Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Weekend Edition for September 7-8, 2024 Isenheim Altarpiece- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Isenheim_Altarpiece_-_In_situ.jpg St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow- 1561- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St._Basil%27s_Cathedral_PD.jpg Christ of St. John of the Cross 1951- https://www.dalipaintings.com/christ-of-saint-john-of-the-cross.jsp David- Michelangelo 1506- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Michelangelo%27s_David_-_right_view_2.jpg the Angelus- Jean-Francois Millet 1859- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jean-François_Millet_(II)_001.jpgSainte-Chapelle in Paris- Stained Glass 13th c. - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paris,_Sainte-Chapelle,_Obere_Kapelle,_Innenansicht_(29).jpg Christ Pantocrator- Mosaic, Hagia Sophia 1261- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christ_Pantocrator_mosaic_from_Hagia_Sophia_2744_x_2900_pixels_3.1_MB.jpg Christ of the Breadlines- Fritz Eichenberg 1951- https://www.flickr.com/photos/65359853@N00/21531119470 Hagia Sophia- Istanbul 537- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gaspare_Fossati_-_Louis_Haghe_-_Vue_générale_de_la_grande_nef,_en_regardant_l%27occident_(Hagia_Sophia_-_Ayasofya_Mosque_nave).jpg Prodigal Son- Rembrandt- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rembrandt_Harmensz_van_Rijn_-_Return_of_the_Prodigal_Son_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg Ghent Altarpiece/Adoration of the Lamb- Van Eyk 1432- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamgods_open.jpg Pieta- Michelangelo 1499- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Michelangelo%27s_Pieta_5450_cropncleaned_edit.jpg Book of Kells- 8th c. - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dublin_Trinity_College_Library_Long_Room_Book_of_Kells_1.jpg Last Supper- Da Vinci 1498- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leonardo_da_Vinci_(1452-1519)_-_The_Last_Supper_(1495-1498).jpg The Sistene Chapel- 1512 Michelangelo- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chapelle_sixtine2.jpg Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz Available Now: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird 30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

Before the service. After attending the Divine Liturgy at Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, emissaries of St. Volodymyr, the King of Kyivan-Rus' reported: “We knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth. One thing we understood, was that God was in our midst!”  This is the experience that is available to all of us when we come to Divine Liturgy; but as with all things, this experience will be greater the more we prepare for it and the more we understand and open ourselves up to it.  The time of preparation is over – now is the time to grow in our understanding of it and to open ourselves up to it. For the next hour or two you can relax, open yourself up, and be vulnerable; you can't really do that at school or work; you may not even be able to do it with your friends.  You certainly can't do it on social media.  But if you do it here, you open yourself up NOT to the risk of hurt or manipulation but to the love and transformational mercy of God.  The words, hymns, and actions of the Divine Liturgy are the way that God has chosen to work with us to accomplish His will that “all be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.”  Through these words, hymns, and actions, He will strengthen our hearts, heal our pain, and help us realize just how good it is to be alive. Today's Liturgy is a Teaching Liturgy; I will be taking time at various points in the service in order to explain what is going on. Right now, I encourage you to strap in and prepare yourself for the powerful way God has chosen to meet and help us, His children: the Divine Liturgy.  After the First Antiphon Right now, this may still look like a former medical center in downtown Anderson.  But it is not; it is now a place of power.  The barrier between earth and heaven has dissolved.  This is what is known in mythologies and fairy tales as a “thin place.”  But this is no mere story.  Our reality is being merged with the reality of the constant and eternal worship that surrounds God's throne.  The beauty of the icons and altar, the music, the chanting, the vestments, the incense, the cloud of confessors, and the angels who came here with us; all these are part of the majesty of heavenly worship into which we are being drawn; this experience merging with that of the tens of thousands of angels, the thousands of archangels and the cherubim and seraphim who do this at the throne of God 24/7.  We are like the Prophet Isaiah, the Prophet Daniel, the Apostle Paul, or St. John the Theologian, allowed to live through things that the eye cannot see nor the mind comprehend.  If we open our hearts to this reality, we will be transformed by this mystical journey. After the Second Antiphon.   Why do we repeat things?  Because they are important.  Because they make us part of something greater.  They pattern our souls according to the logic of love.  When we pray, we are part of something magical: God working through us and with us to transform this world.  Our every moment throughout the preceding days has been transformed by prayer; this is the continuance and crowning of that prayer. Before the EntranceThe Divine Liturgy did not always look exactly like it does now.  For one, there used to be a lot more movement.  Instead of singing the first antiphons in church, we would have sung them on the way to church.  The service would have begun as the Gospel was brought from the outside into the sanctuary.  Now the ritual of bringing the Gospel out of the altar to the people reminds us of something very important: that Christ God has come from heaven to be in our midst!  This is what we are celebrating and confirming when we kiss the Gospel and exchange the words; “Christ is in our midst – He is and shall be.”  God did not just take on flesh two thousand years ago, He lives in the Church and its voice is His voice. After the “Holy God”, Before the Epistle In conversations, especially in conversations with people wiser and more knowledgeable than us, we should spend more time listening than speaking.  Our liturgical dialogue with God is the same.  Up to this point, we have been doing most of the talking, sharing our litanies of concerns with Him and asking for His mercy.  Now it is time for us to stop talking and listen to His Word.  The Epistles and Gospel readings are like food for our hungry souls.  Before each reading, the deacon says; “Let us be attentive!”  This is not the time for us to let our minds wander or count the number of tiles in the ceiling but rather a time to ask what God is trying to say to us and think of how we can improve our lives by putting His words into practice. After the Gospel Reading For today's homily, I want to address a common question that many of us have but are afraid to ask out loud: “Why do we do this every week?”  We sometimes forget that the central action of the Divine Liturgy is a ritualized “meal”, when we all eat the “Mystical Supper” together.  Meals need to be repeated regularly.  This isn't just because our bodies need nourishment.  If this were the case we could just shove something into our mouths when our bodies started getting hungry.  That's important, but meals are more than that.  Every evening when families sit down together to eat, they are affirming some very important things.  They aren't just a collection of hungry people, satisfying their bodily needs – they are a family that gathers to share stories and remember who they are.  In fact, it is when they eat together that the family is most itself.  No matter how busy their schedules are, families have to set aside this time together to maintain their connection and shared identity.  I am convinced by observation and research that families that build their schedules around an evening meal are more resilient and that the children in such families are given a psychological boost that goes far beyond the nutrients they have been given.  It can be a real drag to eat dinner together: we all have to set down our phones and pause our video games, leave the discord servers, and stop bingeing TikTok, YouTube, and Netflix!  But the benefits are clear and this sacrifice is worth making.  Even if it is the same thing pretty much every evening. It's the same for the Divine Liturgy.  There are always other things that seem more fun to do on Sunday mornings:  video games, doom-scrolling, movies, sports, and how about just sleeping in and going to Waffle House for breakfast?  But there is no better way to build resilience and a healthy identity – I mean to know who we are at the deepest level, even below ideology and whatever other attribute the world is trying to get us to obsess over at the moment – than to set all that stuff aside for a couple of hours and enjoy the meal that the Lord has set aside for us. Just like it's okay for us to rather be doing something else at dinner time, it's okay that part of us would rather be doing something else on Sunday morning.  Part of growing up is learning to do what is good and right even when we'd rather be doing something fun and easy.  That's commitment.  And commitment is both a critical component and a consequence of love. Before the Great Entrance and the Cherubic Hymn We are about to sing about how this is the time when we need to “Set aside our earthly cares” so that we can open ourselves up to something greater.  The King of All Creation, the Ruler of the Heavenly Hosts, the One Who Is is with us now.  We all know how crazy it is to see two people out on a date spending the whole time on their phones.  But that is what we would be like if we used this time to worry about all the crazy things going on in our lives.  At least for now, we need to let them go.  Our problems will still be there when this is over … and if we do this thing well, we'll be able to meet them with newfound strength.  So let us lay aside all earthly cares as we ritualize the triumphant God in our midst. Before the Creed: The Kiss of Peace The Divine Liturgy would be a waste of time for us – an empty ritual – if we did not have love for one another and for God.  The priest reminds us of this right before we say the Creed when he says; “Let us love one another so that with one mind we may confess.”  In the early Church, this would be the point in the service when everyone would greet one another with the “kiss of peace.”  We symbolically offer this kiss of peace to one another as the priest says “Christ is in our midst” and everyone responds “He is and shall be.” After the Creed and before the Holy Anaphora Through our participation in this worship, the grace of God has allowed us to enter into a very special psychological, spiritual, and communal state. There is only love within us.  There is only love among us.  There is no remembrance of past wrongs, no prejudice, no expectations; there is only the reality of the God who lives in us and draws us as one towards His peace and perfection. This is not just some feeling that we cultivate – our salvation should never rely on something so unreliable as our feelings.  God is not with us like some kind of imaginary friend or even just as a spirit whose presence cannot be known with the senses.  He is actually with us.  We have heard His words and we have sung His praises.  Now we will do something that no mind can ever fully understand.  It is hard enough for us to accept that the uncontainable and all-powerful God became fully human to be with and save us; it is an even greater mystery to understand why and how He – the God-man – decided to continue His salvific ministry to us by giving us His flesh to eat and His blood to drink in the Eucharistic Communion.  This is how the God-man explained this to His followers back in the day; Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.  For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. (John 6: 53-55) And St. John, a witness to these events, then describes that “From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.” (John 6:66) Again, we cannot understand why or how the Lord has given us this method to accomplish our continuing transformation.  It alternately mystifies, frightens, and humbles us.  Without understanding, with the fear of God and with faith and love we join all of the saints from every place and age who have participated in this very same Communion – for there is only One Sacrifice.  It is a Sacrifice that exists at the center of all our time and of all our space, a singularity that draws us towards it and through it and then on into something greater. Further up and further in! During the upcoming prayers, the priest will ask for the Holy Spirit to come upon all of us and on the gifts being offered.  God reliably answers this prayer, changing the bread and wine into Christ-God's flesh and blood.  The miraculous transformation then continues as we follow His command – eating His flesh and drinking His blood.  For this is no ordinary meal but the medicine of immortality that transforms us into something better, something eternal, and something glorious. So as to preserve the dignity of the Eucharistic Meal, I will not pause the service again until the end.  Let us now enter into these, the most powerful prayers we know. Before the Dismissal This has been a miraculous time.  God has come into our midst and then into our bodies through the Holy Eucharist.  This is not just so that we can become better people, taking it “for the remission of sins” but so that we be the instruments that God uses to heal, transform, and bring joy to this fallen world.  Let me leave you with this final thought; How would you react if you found out your Army instructor was a Medal of Honor winner, your coach had won the Olympic gold, your medical school lecturer was a Nobel Prize winner, or your business school teacher was a member of the Fortune 500 who did it all from scratch?  You'd pay more attention to their words.  You'd have more respect for them and everything they said.  You would not want to miss a single lesson.  And the beauty is that you would become better by your extra attentiveness.  Christ the Great Rabbi is here.  Among us. Teaching us. Preparing us for paradise.  We become better by attending to Him and all He teaches through His Church.

We discuss Justinian's great church, Hagia Sophia, the gem of Constantinople and of Orthodox Christianity. We then look at a number of theories out there which read Hagia Sophia as encoding esoteric messages beneath her Orthodox exterior, and use this case-study as a springboard for discussing the thorny problems involved in interpreting architecture, especially esoteric architecture.

Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Grace Ji-Sun Kim, theology professor at Earlham School of Religion and the author of When God Became White, discusses how cultural forces throughout history have shaped the portrayal of both God and Jesus as white males, and how that portrayal has hurt our ability to be the leaders we need to be.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Grace Ji-Sun Kim discusses the historical influence of the Roman Empire in shaping the perception of a white male God in Christianity.Cultural and societal forces led to the dominant image of a white male deity.Grace Ji-Sun Kim suggests reimagining God within different cultural contexts to challenge this prevailing narrative.Artists portraying Jesus in various ethnicities counteract the dominant white male imagery.Portraying God in diverse ways can be valuable and necessary.Markus Watson shares an example of a teacher's experiment to illustrate that race is a social construct, not a biological one.The conversation touches on the harmful implications of using race as a biological concept to assert superiority.According to Grace Ji-Sun Kim the feminine naming of Hagia Sophia as holy wisdom holds significant importance in church history.Diverse voices are crucial for leading change within churches.Grace Ji-Sun Kim suggests that white people should diversify their reading, podcast listening, and sermon choices for a deeper understanding.Markus Watson recounts his childhood exposure to a white Jesus, reflecting on its impact.Grace Ji-Sun Kim emphasizes the need to challenge and critique the prevailing image of a white male God.Practical steps for churches include critically analyzing liturgy, deeply engaging with scripture, and welcoming diverse perspectives for a fuller understanding of God.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Grace Ji-Sun Kim:Earlham School of ReligionMadang PodcastLoving Life SubstackBooks mentioned:When God Became White, by Grace Ji-Sun KimRelated episodes:Building a Multi-Inclusive Church, with Efrem Smith and Dan KreissCultivating Cultural Competence, with Daniel LeeCalled to Each Other, with Claude AlexanderMinistry Leadership in a Racialized Society, with David SwansonDid you know Spiritual Life and Leadership has been named the #1 Spiritual Leadership Podcast by the Feedspot Podcasters Database? Check it out HERE!

Busy Martha * Hagia Sophia, Not a Mosque Not a Museum *May His Blood be upon Us and our Children *Beware of the False Prophets

Busy Martha * Hagia Sophia, Not a Mosque Not a Museum *May His Blood be upon Us and our Children *Beware of the False Prophets

Santa Sofía, Hagia Sophia, ha pasado por ser basílica cristiana, iglesia ortodoxa, mezquita y museo. La visitamos con Nacho Ares

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1239, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Where'S That Church? 1: Built in the 300s A.D., the Church of the Nativity. Israel. 2: Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família. Spain. 3: The Crystal Cathedral, now known as Christ Cathedral. the United States. 4: Hagia Sophia. Turkey. 5: St. Stephen's Cathedral, AKA Stephanskirche, consecrated in the capital in 1147. Austria. Round 2. Category: Thank You, The Internet 1: Blind and low-vision people connect with sighted volunteers for visual aid using a free app called Be My these. Eyes. 2: Why yes, we watched this "Knight Rider" sing "Hooked On A Feeling" while he flew with a flock of birds and 2 kids dressed as angels. David Hasselhoff. 3: Shout-out to the man who told a barista at this business his name was Marc with a "C" and posted a pic of his cup... for "Cark". Starbucks. 4: Videos of people taking this "Challenge" in 2014 raised $115 million for the association fighting A.L.S.. the Ice Bucket Challenge. 5: 60,000 free ebooks await your perusal at the project named for this 15th century German. Gutenberg. Round 3. Category: The Apollo Missions 1: Apollo 17's Harrison Schmitt collected moon rocks as the first scientist on the Moon; his Ph.D. is in this science. geology. 2: The rocket with this "planetary" name used 560,000 gallons of propellants in the first 3 minutes of flight. Saturn. 3: Apollo 11 landed in this sea on July 20, 1969. the Sea of Tranquility. 4: During Apollo 14's time on the lunar surface, this commander hit a golf ball over 200 yards. Alan Shepard. 5: Apollo 12's crew collected parts from a lunar probe with this "cartographic" name that had been there for 2 years. Surveyor. Round 4. Category: Films Of The '90s 1: Some referred to this 1994 movie as "Die Hard on a Bus". Speed. 2: In this 1990 film Robin Williams played a doctor who was able to rouse a group of catatonic patients. Awakenings. 3: Writing credits for this film went to Jane Austen and Emma Thompson. Sense and Sensibility. 4: In this blockbuster comedy, Robin Williams takes a job as a nanny to be close to his kids. Mrs. Doubtfire. 5: This quartet's second film is subtitled "The Secret of the Ooze". Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Round 5. Category: Venomous Animals 1: At 18 feet, the king type of this hooded snake is the longest venomous snake. a cobra. 2: All varieties of this 8-armed sea creature produce venom but few cause death in humans. an octopus. 3: This poisonous lizard was named for the Arizona river valley where it was discovered. the Gila monster. 4: Among honeybees, this one has a smooth stinger that can be used again and again. the queen. 5: This arachnid has lobsterlike claws in front and a stinger on the end its tail. a scorpion. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Theodoros Doukas the leader of the Roman state of Epirus leads his people to ever greater heights in the 1220s. He captures Thessalonica and drives towards Constantinople itself. Doukas declares himself Emperor but does he have the resources necessary to reach the Hagia Sophia?Period: 1215-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two saints were brothers, born in Thessalonica. St Methodius, the elder brother, served as a soldier for ten years before becoming a monk. Cyril was librarian at the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople; then he too became a monk.   Their first missionary work was not among the Slavs: When the king of the Khazars (a Mongol people who then inhabited much of what is now Russia) petitioned the Emperor Michael to sent teachers to instruct his people, the Emperor chose Cyril and Methodius as his emissaries. They converted the Khazar king to the Christian faith, along with many of his nobles and commoners.   When King Rostislav of Moravia likewise sought teachers of the Christian faith, Cyril and Methodius were again sent forth. This time they devised an alphabet for the Slavic language and used it to translate many of the Greek service books into the language of the people. (In theory, the Orthodox people have always been privileged to hear the Church's services in their own tongue, though often attachment to dead languages has prevented this ideal from becoming reality.) Both brothers were repeatedly attacked by Germanic priests of the region, who opposed the use of the common tongue in the liturgy. At different times, both brothers were forced to appeal for exoneration and protection to the Pope of Rome, who supported them warmly each time.   After the two Saints reposed, attacks on their work continued, and their disciples were eventually driven from Moravia. The disciples, fleeing southward, found a warmer welcome among the southern Slavic peoples, and their work bore much fruit in Bulgaria (including modern-day Serbia) and other countries. And, of course, the alphabet that they devised, called Cyrillic after St Cyril, remains the standard alphabet of both the Slavonic service books of the Church and the Slavic languages of today.

The two saints were brothers, born in Thessalonica. St Methodius, the elder brother, served as a soldier for ten years before becoming a monk. Cyril was librarian at the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople; then he too became a monk.   Their first missionary work was not among the Slavs: When the king of the Khazars (a Mongol people who then inhabited much of what is now Russia) petitioned the Emperor Michael to sent teachers to instruct his people, the Emperor chose Cyril and Methodius as his emissaries. They converted the Khazar king to the Christian faith, along with many of his nobles and commoners.   When King Rostislav of Moravia likewise sought teachers of the Christian faith, Cyril and Methodius were again sent forth. This time they devised an alphabet for the Slavic language and used it to translate many of the Greek service books into the language of the people. (In theory, the Orthodox people have always been privileged to hear the Church's services in their own tongue, though often attachment to dead languages has prevented this ideal from becoming reality.) Both brothers were repeatedly attacked by Germanic priests of the region, who opposed the use of the common tongue in the liturgy. At different times, both brothers were forced to appeal for exoneration and protection to the Pope of Rome, who supported them warmly each time.   After the two Saints reposed, attacks on their work continued, and their disciples were eventually driven from Moravia. The disciples, fleeing southward, found a warmer welcome among the southern Slavic peoples, and their work bore much fruit in Bulgaria (including modern-day Serbia) and other countries. And, of course, the alphabet that they devised, called Cyrillic after St Cyril, remains the standard alphabet of both the Slavonic service books of the Church and the Slavic languages of today.

Earlier this week Turkey formally opened the monastery of Chora, a former Byzantine church and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, as a mosque. The move follows the conversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque in 2020, and has drawn international criticism. It also comes as the US Commission on International Religious Freedom once again recommended that Turkey be put on the special watch list for engaging in or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom. Expert Tugba Tanyieri Erdemir joins Thanos Davelis to look at what this decision will mean for Chora Church, and look at the message it sends on religious freedom, especially in light of the latest USCIRF report. Tugba Tanyieri Erdemir is the coordinator of Anti-Defamation League's Task Force on Middle East Minorities, serves as the co-chair of the Middle East Working Group of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable, and is an expert on religious cultural heritage. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey formally opens another former Byzantine-era church as a mosqueUSCIRF 2024 Annual ReportNorth Macedonia elects first woman president, EU-leaning coalitionGreece extends naval advisory to deter Russian oil ship-to-ship transfers

Episode: 1169 From stacked stone to steel: a shift in structural concept.  Today, we make buildings by stacking stone.

What if I told you Rome wasn't always "Rome". After a guy named Constantine won a little civil war within the Roman Empire, he decided Rome was past its prime what with the insane corruption and all. So he set up shop in what would become one of the greatest cities in history, Constantinople. Located on the coast of the Bosphorus Straits with control of one of the richest trade routes in the known world, the only thing that rivaled the landmarks of the city were its defenses, designed to defend the crown jewel of the Roman Empire for what would end up being around 1000 years, and this place was attacked a lot. 

The Empress Theodora is often unfairly remembered for the salacious stories that have been told about her when she was forced to work in a brothel. She was far more than that. She used her power to improve the fortunes of women who were unfortunate enough to go through the same shocking situation as her. She helped rebuild the Hagia Sophia and turn it into the largest and most beautiful building in the 6th century world. She assisted Justinian's foreign campaigns that sought to restore the glory of the Roman Empire. In short, she was remarkable. Listen as William and Anita are joined by Peter Sarris for the final time, as they discuss the extraordinary story of Theodora as Empress of the Roman Empire. For bonus episodes, ad-free listening, reading lists, book discounts, a weekly newsletter, and a chat community. Sign up at https://empirepod.supportingcast.fm/ Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's monument is the Hagia Sophia, a beautiful and iconic building in Istanbul that has served as a Christian church, Islamic mosque, and secular museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

His main commemoration is on June 2; today we commemorate the return of his holy relics to Constantinople.   Nicephoros was Patriarch during the time of the iconoclasts, and openly opposed the Emperor Leo the Armenian's heretical policies. For this he was exiled to a monastery on the island of Prochonis, which he himself had built when Patriarch. After living there for thirteen years, he reposed around 827. In time, the iconoclast Emperors died, and the Emperor Michael, with his mother Theodora, came to the Imperial throne in 842; they appointed Methodios, a defender of the icons, as Patriarch. In 846, the incorrupt relics of St Nicephoros were returned to Constantinople and placed first in the Hagia Sophia, then in the Church of the Holy Apostles. The saint had been driven from Constantinople on March 13, and his relics were returned there on March 13, nineteen years later to the day.

His main commemoration is on June 2; today we commemorate the return of his holy relics to Constantinople.   Nicephoros was Patriarch during the time of the iconoclasts, and openly opposed the Emperor Leo the Armenian's heretical policies. For this he was exiled to a monastery on the island of Prochonis, which he himself had built when Patriarch. After living there for thirteen years, he reposed around 827. In time, the iconoclast Emperors died, and the Emperor Michael, with his mother Theodora, came to the Imperial throne in 842; they appointed Methodios, a defender of the icons, as Patriarch. In 846, the incorrupt relics of St Nicephoros were returned to Constantinople and placed first in the Hagia Sophia, then in the Church of the Holy Apostles. The saint had been driven from Constantinople on March 13, and his relics were returned there on March 13, nineteen years later to the day.

Bobby Maddex, Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries interviews Zachary Waltz, the headmaster of Hagia Sophia Orthodox Classical Academy located in Indianapolis, Indiana. As well as Fr. David Wey, the rector of the Academy. Please visit https://www.hagiasophiaclassical.com for more information about the academy

Bobby Maddex, Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries interviews Zachary Waltz, the headmaster of Hagia Sophia Orthodox Classical Academy located in Indianapolis, Indiana. As well as Fr. David Wey, the rector of the Academy. Please visit https://www.hagiasophiaclassical.com for more information about the academy

In 2020 Turkey's government changed the status of Hagia Sophia from a museum into a mosque. Now, Ankara is looking to repeat this with another important UNESCO World Heritage site, Chora Church. In response, HALC has launched a petition calling on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to exert pressure on Turkey for the protection of its Christian minorities and Christian cultural heritage. Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou joins Thanos Davelis to look at why preserving Chora Church is important, and break down how USCIRF can take action - including visiting Turkey and the occupied territories of Cyprus.Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou is a professor in the International Studies Department at Boston College, an internationally recognized leader on issues of religion and human rights, and a previous Vice Chair and Commissioner on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom.Add you name to HALC's petition to USCIRFYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey revives plan to convert another iconic Byzantine site into a mosqueDendias: After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defenseTurkey spy chief Kalin to meet CIA's Burns, discuss Syria on first US visit

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - After serving as a museum for more than 79 years, the Turkish government is proceeding with plans to make the Church of the Holy Savior in Istanbul a mosque. Mirroring the 2020 reversion of the Hagia Sophia, prayers and Islamic rites will be performed once again in the ancient church, according to Fides, the information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies. The Church of the Holy Savior, also known as Chora Church, is recognized as one of the most important Byzantine gems in the world and is adorned with many unique icons and frescoes. The museum-to-mosque conversion project began in 2020, with plans to implement it by October of that year. Restoration work delayed the project. Sitting in the northeast of Istanbul's historic center near Adrianople Byzantine Gate, the Church of the Holy Savior was built in the 12th century and restored in the early 14th century. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256813/another-byzantine-era-church-in-turkey-to-revert-to-mosque Major expansions are coming to the Benedictine-run Belmont Abbey College after the North Carolina school quickly hit its fundraising goal of $100 million two years ahead of schedule. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256821/major-expansions-coming-to-belmont-abbey-college-after-fundraising-feat Men and women who are married and who attend church regularly are among the happiest couples, according to data compiled by a prominent sociological professor. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256819/married-churchgoing-couples-among-the-happiest-data-says A religious freedom advocate from Hong Kong is warning that proposed legislation could further restrict religious liberty and lead to the persecution of the Catholic Church and other Christians. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256822/hong-kong-activist-proposed-law-could-worsen-religious-liberty-persecute-catholics Today, the Church celebrates Saints Cyril and Methodius, who are called the “Apostles of the Slavs” for their tireless work in spreading the Gospel throughout Eastern Europe in the ninth century. Such was their influence in Church history, through their evangelization efforts, that the late Pope John Paul II named the two brothers the patron saints of Europe along with fifth century monastic leader Saint Benedict. Cyril and Methodius' missionary work among the Slavs laid the essential foundation for the later Christianization of Ukraine and Russia in 988, when the Russian Prince Vladimir accepted Baptism. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/sts-cyril-and-methodius-147 Today is also Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256786/how-to-honor-valentines-day-on-ash-wednesday

After nearly half a year adrift on the seas of medieval history, it is finally time for Olivia and Aran to wash ashore on the hospitable shores of a little town called CONSTANTINOPLE. Join us for part 1 of 2 about the great medieval megalopolis as we explore the city from its prehistoric foundation to its siege by Catholic crusaders. And be sure to stay tuned for part 2, the incredible story of the Ottoman siege! Also discussed are worm biology, the elusive water sheep, and the viking urge to inscribe rocks.Interesting web links:Chinese accounts of Rome http://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/texts/weilue/weilue.htmlViking graffiti in the Hagia Sophia https://sites.nd.edu/manuscript-studies/2020/06/05/varangian-guards-and-their-traces-in-istanbul-runic-inscriptions-in-hagia-sophia/A translated excerpt from The Book of the Prefect https://www.uwyo.edu/lawlib/blume-justinian/_files/docs/Book-1PDF/Book%201-28.pdfFurther reading:Richard Fidler, Ghost EmpireJudith Herrin, Byzantium: The Surprising Life of a Medieval EmpireBettany Hughes, Istanbul: A Tale of Three CitiesThe music used in this episode's intro is a public domain recording of the Greek folk song Απ' τον καημό μου πίνω (I drink because of my sorrow)https://archive.org/details/78_title-in-greek_contributors-in-greek_gbia0033944aAdditional music clips used throughout are from that song and another Greek folk song Πειραιώτισσα (The girl from Piraeus/Piraeotissa)https://archive.org/details/78_title-in-greek_contributors-in-greek_gbia0033944b

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss Byzantine monuments and churches named after "hagia sophia" with Flora Karagianni, Director of the European Centre for Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Monuments in Thessaloniki.

Journey into the enigmatic world of Sophia, the divine feminine figure in Gnostic texts often likened to a female representation of God and lots more topics! Today, we are thrilled to share an intimate conversation with our esteemed guest, host and producer of the Sense of Soul podcast, Shanna Vavra, a Reiki master teacher whose spiritual journey is both inspiring and transformative.“I belong to no one. And I am home to all.” - Shanna VavraMain Themes of the Episode:Shanna's Personal Journey: Discover how Shanna Vavra's battle with emotional numbness and memory issues led to an ADHD diagnosis, and how she embarked on a path to self-discovery and improved health management through mindfulness and meditation.Spiritual Exploration: Join Shanna as she recounts her journey of questioning inherited beliefs, seeking personal truths, and the role that Gnostic scriptures and a feminine perspective on Jesus have played in her life.Influential Encounters: Hear about Shanna's interactions with notable figures like Neil Donald Walsh and how these conversations have shaped her perspectives.Ancestral Connections and Internal Love: Explore the significance of connecting with our ancestors and the cultivation of internal love as key components of Shanna's teachings.Divine Messages and the Concept of Home: Shanna shares her insights on interpreting divine messages, her connection with Mother Earth, and her reflections on what ‘home' truly means.Non-Attachment and Historical Suppression: The conversation also covers the practice of non-attachment and the history of women's suppression in spiritual contexts.The Triple Goddess Series: Get a sneak peek into Shanna's upcoming book series that delves into the wisdom found in the Gnostic gospels.The Hagia Sophia and Christianity: Learn about the importance of the Hagia Sophia and how the history of Constantinople has shaped modern Christianity.Global and Personal Growth: Understand how personal growth is intertwined with the well-being of our planet and the importance of maintaining high vibrational living.Spiritual Experiences During Reiki: Shanna recounts the clairvoyant messages she has received during Reiki sessions and her thoughts on ancient texts and humanity's origins.Take a deeper dive about this episode at the blog:https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/blog/sense-of-soul Guest Info:Website: https://www.senseofsoulpodcast.comPodcast: https://link.chtbl.com/_GmkI4BkTwitter: https://twitter.com/senseofsoul1Instagram: https://instagram.com/senseofsoulsosFacebook: https://facebook.com/senseofsoulsosYouTube: https://youtube.com/@senseofsoulpodcast Support the Show: Rate/review Us Here: https://lovethepodcast.com/SkepticMetaphysiciansPurchase Merchandise: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/storeBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SkepticMetaphys Connect With The Skeptic Metaphysicians:Website: skepticmetaphysician.comFacebook: @TheSkepticMetaphysicianIG: SkepticMetaphysician_PodcastTik Tok: @skepticmetaphysicians Other episodes you'll enjoy:Mastering Empathic Abilitieshttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/empathyHypnosis: A Journey to Unlock the Power of the Mind https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/power-of-the-mind Do Religious Doctrines Oppress Spiritual Awakenings? https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/religion ABOUT OUR GUEST: Shanna Vavra, our distinguished guest, is an intuitive and Reiki master teacher with over two decades of coaching experience. Renowned for fearlessly exploring the mystical realms of intuition, ancient wisdom, and spiritual mysteries, Shanna's dedication to unveiling obscured histories and breathing life into hidden narratives has been showcased through her widely successful podcast, Sense of Soul. The podcast has achieved remarkable success, ranking in the top 1% of all podcasts on listen notes and crowned as the number one top spiritual awakening podcast by Feed Spot's esteemed list of 40 best spiritual awakening podcasts to follow. With over a million downloads and an extensive library of 400 episodes, Shanna's work has had a significant impact, guiding countless individuals on their unique journeys towards discovering their true sense of soul.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5652646/advertisement

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story behind one of the most significant churches in history: the Hagia Sophia. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

Hey there, Travel Hackers! This week, we're diving into the captivating world of Istanbul, where every turn is a discovery and every moment an adventure. Jess and Pam have been there, explored its wonders, and are thrilled to show you how to experience this magical city using the clever art of travel hacking. Picture this: You're cruising high above, nestled in business class, sipping a welcome drink, en route to an unforgettable Istanbul escapade. Jess has got the scoop on snagging those coveted business class seats using airline miles, ensuring your journey is as enchanting as the destination. Utilizing credit card miles, your dream flight to Istanbul is closer than you think. Istanbul's accommodations aren't just places to rest; they're part of the experience. Hear Jess rave about her experience at the Park Hyatt Istanbul. Transferring Hyatt points between friends allowed her and three girlfriends to stay for $0! We also share Jess and Pam's contrasting experiences with the traditional Turkish Hamam, a story you won't want to miss!  Istanbul is full of experiences! Whether you're soaking in the history at the Hagia Sophia, wandering through the bustling Grand Bazaar, or cruising the Bosphorus, Istanbul's allure is endless. And with our insider tips, you'll enjoy these wonders while making savvy use of your travel budget. This might all sound like a dream, but it's all within reach, thanks to points and miles. Ready to embark on an Istanbul adventure like no other? Press play on this episode, and let us take you through the mesmerizing streets of Istanbul, showing you how to make your travel dreams a reality, without stretching your wallet. Happy travels and happy hacking!   Links For This Episode:  Find Traci (Jess's points guru) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointillismtravelhacking/ Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamam Must Do Attractions and Hidden Gems of Old City Bosphorus Sunset Cruise  Park Hyatt Istanbul  inDrive App  Free Gifts and Resources To Start Your Travel Hacking Journey: Free Webinar: How to Start Traveling for Nearly Free Best Current Credit Card Offers: Best Rewards Card Offers | Travel Hacking Mom Award Travel Academy: Award Travel Academy Our Website: https://travelhackingmom.com Connect With Us: Newsletter signup: https://travelhackingmom.com/newsletter Instagram: Alex + Pam + Jess | Points & Miles (@travelhackingmom) TikTok: travelhackingmom's Creator Profile Facebook group: Travel Hacking Mom Group | Facebook Episode Minute By Minute: 01:11 Planning the Trip: Choosing the Destination 01:49 Booking the Flights: Travel Hacking Strategies 03:05 The Benefits of Getting Friends into Travel Hacking  04:55 Booking the Flights: Using Points and Miles 07:50 Arriving in Istanbul: First Impressions and Transportation 10:28 Accommodation: Staying at the Park Hyatt Istanbul 17:41 Exploring Istanbul: Location and Accessibility 18:49 Navigating Istanbul: Public Transportation and Taxi Apps 22:05 The Hamam Experience: Pam's Hilarious Story  25:48 The Hamam Experience: Jess's Story 30:47 Exploring Istanbul: Guided Tours and Sunset Cruises 34:51 Istanbul: A Family-Friendly Destination 35:24 Traveling with Friends: The Benefits of Shared Experiences 36:05 Conclusion: Istanbul, A Must-Visit Destination  

In this author interview, I sit down with Peter Sarris and discuss his latest book: Justinian: Emperor, Soldier, Saint. It is an excellent historical biography that covers the importance of one of the most influential figures of the Early Middle Ages. We talk about Rome, Persia, the plague, Belisarius, and, of course, Hagia Sophia. Links:Buy The BookWebsite Patreon Ad-Free ShowsWestern Civ 2.0This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5553835/advertisement