Certainty: 3 Death of patriarch Ioannes VIII Xiphilinos, to be replaced by Kosmas I Certainty: 3
1076
Certainty: 1 Foundation of monastic community on Mount Latros by Christodoulos (later of Patmos) Certainty: 1
1078
Certainty: 3 The people in Hagia Sophia proclaimed Nikephoros Botaneiates (still at Lampe) emperor Certainty: 3
Certainty: 2 Synod of prelates decided to support rebel Nikephoros Botaneiates
At a synod convened by the patriarch Kosmas the bishop of Ikonion expressed dissatisfaction with the situation, indirectly attacking Michael VII and Nikephoritzes and blaming them for the lack of food. He predicted the imperial displeasure which would result, and took refuge in the sanctuary of Hagia Sophia. He was violently removed from there by David the megas hetaireiarches at the order of Nikephoritzes. When the bishop was brought before the emperor he was not punished, as the emperor was fearful of the wrath of God for his violation of sanctuary
Certainty: 2 Tonsure of Michael VII & election as metropolitan of Ephesos Certainty: 2
Certainty: 2 Accession of Nikephoros III Botaneiates instead of legitimate heir Konstantios Doukas Certainty: 2
1079
Certainty: 3 Chrysobull of Nikephoros III on sentences & fate of imperial family after fall from power Certainty: 3
1081
Certainty: 3 Boril wanted to use the Varangians, but Kosmas I the patriarch took Nikephoros III to Hagia Sophia
The Komnenoi still had very few troops with them, as the rest were dispersed throughout the city in looting. Boril realised the opportunity this presented, and drew up the Varangians, with some fresh troops from Choma, in good order from the Milion to the Forum of Constantine. But Nikephoros III had no interest in fighting. Kosmas I the patriarch advised him not to start a bloody civil war but to renounce the world and become a monk: this advice may have been inspired by Ioannes the kaisar, who was an old friend of Kosmas. In his confusion, Nikephoros forgot, as he left the palace for Hagia Sophia with downcast eyes, that he was still wearing imperial robes. He himself took off his crimson shoes, and Boril tore an embroidered panel from his arm with a mocking comment
Certainty: 2 Friction between Komnenoi & Doukai over coronation of Anna Doukaina Certainty: 2
Certainty: 3 The patriarch Kosmas I crowned Eirene Doukaina, then resigned, to be replaced by Eustratios Garidas Certainty: 3
Certainty: 3 Alexios I, guilt-ridden for the conduct of his troops, confessed & did heartfelt penance Certainty: 3
1082
Certainty: 3 Leon of Chalcedon attacked Isaakios & Eustratios Garidas for appropriating church property Certainty: 3