Manuel was praised in a set of 1150 Epiphany hymns for the successes of 1149

Summary:
In three hymns written for Epiphany, Manuel I was praised for the achievements of the previous year in terms derived from the idea of baptism. There are references to the raid on Serbia and prayers for the long life of the empress Eirene 
Dates:
1150 Jan 6 
Eirene (Bertha of Sulzbach), first wife of Manuel I (Eirene 66)
  • Prayers were said for her long life in the Christmas hymns of 1149, and the Epiphany hymns of 1150 which soon fiollowed (:) Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XXXIa.13, XXXIIc.8, XXXIIIb.12, c.20
Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (Manuel 1)
  • In three hymns written for Epiphany, he was praised for the achievements of the previous year in terms derived from the idea of baptism; there are references to the raid on Serbia and prayers for Eirene 66 (:) Prodromos, Historische Gedichte XXXIII