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| − | *Date Unknown: [[Constantinople]] is besieged by the Avars but successfully resists, according to the Byzantines' belief, through divine intervention. | + | *Date Unknown: [[Constantinople]] is besieged by the Avars and Persians but successfully resists, according to the Byzantines' belief, through divine intervention. |
| + | *[[August 8]]: The [[Akathist Hymn]] is created, an extensive lyric poem of unparalleled beauty, dedicated to the [[Mary, the mother of Jesus|Virgin Mary]], first chanted in the thanksgiving services following the victory of the Byzantine people of Constantinople over the Persians and Avars. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:21, February 25, 2009
Events
- Date Unknown: Constantinople is besieged by the Avars and Persians but successfully resists, according to the Byzantines' belief, through divine intervention.
- August 8: The Akathist Hymn is created, an extensive lyric poem of unparalleled beauty, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, first chanted in the thanksgiving services following the victory of the Byzantine people of Constantinople over the Persians and Avars.