medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> Placing of the robe of the Theotokos at Blachernae (860)
> Constantinople got an authentic robe of the Virgin Mary in the reign
> of Emperor Leo I (457-74), which was enshrined in the church of
> Blachernae. The robe was credited with saving the city on several
> occasions. Today commemorates its success in staving off the Russian
> invasion of 860; the ceremonial return of the garment to its shrine
> was made an annual festival.
Is a "maphorion" actually a robe, or perhaps more properly a "veil"? I've always
been a bit confused about the Virgin's wardrobe at Constantinople.
Cheers,
Jim Bugslag
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