Babilas (Babula-Babila), Bishop of Antioch
It was stated in the book “Church History” by Ephesus (+ 340), in Book VI, Chapter 43, that: “Some sources indicate that the Emperor […]
Factors leading to the Crusades
Crusades 1098-1204 The Turkish danger: The Seljuk Turks set out from the valleys of Central Asia. Then their leader Tughrul Bey (Prince Al-Saqr) was destined to impose
The gathering of armies and the position of the Romans
The Crusades 1098-1204 led to the universal love that was burning in the heart of Urbanus uniting him in Constantinople and setting out from there to liberate the Eastern Churches.
Capture of Antioch
Crusades 1098-1204 While Baudouin was consolidating his conquest in Edessa and its environs, the main campaign was heading towards Antioch, the most fortified city in Syria.
Holy Sepulcher
Crusades 1098-1204 In late November 1098, the Crusaders rose from Antioch and its environs and marched to Kafr Tab, and Munqidh corresponded with them.
Echo of the Great Schism
The Great Schism 1054-1098 in Antioch: After Peter III, the patriarchs John VI Familianus, Theodosius II, Phoenician, and John assumed the patriarchal throne.