The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints

Empress Irene and the Veneration of Images

Documentary Oct 6, 2023 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E5: Delve into the intersection of power and religion with the story of Irene of Athens. During her reign, she negotiated a conflict between people for and against the use of imagery for veneration (iconophiles versus iconoclasts). Explore her rule, her reforms of the Byzantine Church, and her legacy as a savior of images.

Documentary Oct 6, 2023 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2023
Run Time: 30 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.