Gregorius, an Arian bishop, is mistreated by opponents and the decapitation of a monk during riots in Constantinople, Jan Luyken, 1701 print Two performances on a plate. Above: In the foreground, Gregorius, an Arian bishop of Alexandria, is mistreated by the inhabitants of Alexandria. His church is set on fire in the background. Below: in the foreground some men with a lance on which the head of a monk is skewed. In the background the riot of Constantinople and the decapitated corpse of the monk. Amsterdam paper etching monk(s), friar(s). the early Christian Churches, Armenians, Copts, Sy
Gregorius, an Arian bishop, is mistreated by opponents and the decapitation of a monk during riots in Constantinople, Jan Luyken, 1701 print Two performances on a plate. Above: In the foreground, Gregorius, an Arian bishop of Alexandria, is mistreated by the inhabitants of Alexandria. His church is set on fire in the background. Below: in the foreground some men with a lance on which the head of a monk is skewed. In the background the riot of Constantinople and the decapitated corpse of the monk. Amsterdam paper etching monk(s), friar(s). the early Christian Churches, Armenians, Copts, Syrians. hierarchy of jurisdiction ~ Eastern, Greek and Russian orthodox churches. violent death by blows, kicks, pricks, etc. - EE - death not certain; wounded person. church (exterior). on fire, ablaze. monk(s), friar(s). violent death by beheading. street-fights, riots Constantinople. Alexandria
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