A New Rome, the City of Constantine - Talk Commemorating the Fall of Constantinople
Event description
A New Rome - The City of Constantine:
A Talk Commemorating the Fall of Constantinople
Presented by Mr Antony Provatas
Join us for a powerful and insightful evening as we commemorate the Fall of Constantinople, a defining moment in the history of the Orthodox Christian world and the end of the Byzantine Empire.
Mr Antony Provatas will take us through the profound spiritual, historical, and cultural legacy of the Orthodox Empire of Byzantium, exploring how the fall of the Queen of Cities marked not just a geopolitical turning point, but a spiritual tragedy for Orthodox Christians that still echoes to this day.
Discover the legacy of Constantinople as the heart of the Orthodox Christian world, the City of Constantine - a New Rome grounded in faith, tradition, and the Church. Reflect on the courage of the faithful, the resilience of Orthodoxy under Ottoman rule, and the enduring significance of this event in our ecclesiastical memory.
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025
Divine Liturgy in English: 6:00 PM St Dimitrios Church
Talk Begins: 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall behind the Church
Location: St Dimitrios Greek Orthodox Church, Salisbury
Everyone is welcome to attend. Entry is free.
Light refreshments will be served following the talk.
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