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Alexander Of Alexandria
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The Council of Nicaea (325 CE)
The escalating Arian controversy compelled Emperor Constantine I to convene an ecumenical council at Nicaea in Bithynia. Alexander attended, accompanied by his deacon and theological protégé, Athanasius, who served as his chief theological voice.
At Nicaea, Alexander, supported by the majority of the bishops, argued strenuously for the Son's full divinity. The core of his argumentation centered on the concept of homoousios ($\text{ó}\mu o o\acute{\upsilon}\sigma \iota… -
Alexandria
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Following the advent of Christianity, Alexandria evolved into one of the foundational sees of the nascent Church. The Alexandrian school of theology, known for its allegorical and spiritual interpretation of scripture (as opposed to the Antiochene school's literal approach), produced influential figures like Origen and Athanasius.
The most persistent theological dispute originating in the city concerned the nature of Christ. The teachings of Arius, a presbyter within the Alexandrian church structure, posited that the Son was … -
Augusteon
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Etymology and Historical Foundation
The name "Augusteon" is derived from the Latin augustus, an honorific title frequently associated with the Roman Emperor. While the precise origin of the square’s dedication remains debated among some antiquarians, the consensus holds that it was established, or at least significantly formalized, during the reign of Constantine the Great (r. 306–337 CE) as part of the initial monumental zoning of the new capital, Nova Roma.
The square itself was not a natural formation but rather an artificially leveled plaza carv… -
Bithynia Et Pontus
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Following the Crisis of the Third Century, Bithynia et Pontus suffered under increased pressure from Gothic incursions arriving via the Euxine Sea. The region’s strategic port cities, essential for grain export, were repeatedly sacked. Diocletian's Tetrarchy addressed this instability by partitioning the province multiple times.
By the early 4th century CE, the territory was eventually carved into smaller, more defensible u… -
Byzantine
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The term "Byzantine Empire" refers to the continuation of the Roman Empire in its eastern provinces during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, centered on its capital, Constantinople (modern Istanbul)/). Originating from the city of Byzantium, the empire spanned over a millennium, fundamentally shaping the political, religious, and cultural landscape of Eastern Europe, the [Near East](/entrie…