Transport from Ephesos to Constantinople of the stone of Christ's Deposition: ceremonial reception
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MANUEL I (1143-1180) (1161-1180)
1169
Summary:
Dates:
1169
Loukas (Chrysoberges), patriarch of Constantinople (
Loukas 11
)
Led the religious observances in the conveyance of the stone of Christs Deposition from the Cross (which had come from Ephesos to Damalis) on to Constantinople (:)
Kinnamos 278.1-2
Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (
Manuel 1
)
Brought the stone of Christs Deposition from the Cross (with tearmarks of the Theotokos) from Ephesos (where Mary Magdalene had left it) to Damalis, helping to carry it magnificently in procession from there to Constantinople (:)
Kinnamos 277.7-278.5