Historical Events tagged with "basiliscus"
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Basiliscus Supports Monophysitism in Circular Letter
Basiliscus, the Byzantine emperor, issued a significant circular letter, known as the Enkyklikon, to the bishops across his empire, affirming the Monophysite position of Christ's nature. This action aimed to unify the church under this controversial doctrine while diminishing the influence of the Chalcedonian position, which emphasized two distinct natures in Christ. The letter sought to stabilize religious divisions within the empire and promote Monophysitism as the state-supported doctrine, thus solidifying Basiliscus's political and religious agenda.
Continue ReadingBasiliscus Ousts Emperor Zeno in Constantinople
Basiliscus, a general under Emperor Zeno, gained control of the Byzantine Empire after Zeno was forced to flee Constantinople due to political strife and military threats. The power struggle highlighted the instability of the imperial authority during Zeno's reign and marked a significant shift in the control of the empire. This political upheaval was primarily driven by opposition factions within the city that sought to replace Zeno, seizing upon the unrest to elevate Basiliscus as a contender for the throne.
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