Authors

Byzantine Tradition

in The Copy Book

There are six posts in The Copy Book credited to Byzantine Tradition. (In the case of some authors, the list may include translations and paraphrases.)

1

Image of Joy

In 1274, the Pope and the Patriarch of Constantinople signed a historic reunion, but there were some formidable dissenters.

2

The Life-Giving Spring

An obscure officer in the Roman Army gains a dizzying promotion after performing a simple act of kindness.

3

The Voice of an Angel

A tenth-century Greek monk is joined by a total stranger for Mattins.

4

Stick and Carrot

The Virgin Mary and her son team up to get the best out of some careless monks.

5

The Keeper of the Gate

A widow cast her precious icon into the sea rather than see it dishonoured by government agents, but that wasn’t the end of the story.

6

St Nicholas of the Cats

A very unusual monastery with some very unusual protectors.